OMIX 16715.01 Left Handed Thread Lug Nut for 41-46 Jeep Vehicles with Drum Brakes
Correct Left-Hand Thread Replacement: Designed for classic Jeep and Willys applications that use left-hand threaded wheel hardware, providing the proper replacement when restoring or servicing the original wheel and hub assembly.
Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the United States for owners who value quality replacement hardware when maintaining or restoring a vintage Jeep or Willys vehicle.
3/4-Inch Lug Wrench Size: Sized for use with a 3/4-inch lug wrench, helping maintain the period-correct wheel service setup found on applicable early Jeep and Willys models.
Ideal for Restoration and Repair: A practical replacement for missing, damaged, rounded, or heavily corroded original wheel hardware, helping keep classic Jeep and Willys wheel assemblies properly secured.
Classic Jeep & Willys Application: Designed for applicable 1941–1971 Jeep and Willys vehicles equipped with left-hand threaded wheel studs. Verify thread direction and existing wheel hardware before installation.
Keeping a vintage Jeep on the road often comes down to getting the small details right. This Omix Wheel to Hub Bolt Lug Nut with Left-Hand Thread provides a proper replacement for applicable 1941–1971 Jeep and Willys models that retain left-hand threaded wheel hardware. Whether you're completing a period-correct restoration or simply replacing decades-old fasteners during brake, hub, or wheel service, this lug nut helps preserve the original-style wheel attachment system.
Unlike the right-hand threads found on most modern vehicles, certain early Jeep and Willys applications used left-hand threaded wheel studs. That distinction matters when replacing individual wheel fasteners. This lug nut is specifically intended for those left-hand applications, helping eliminate the temptation to force incompatible hardware onto an original stud. Always confirm the thread direction on your vehicle before installation, especially on older Jeeps that may have received replacement hubs, drums, or studs during previous repairs.
The lug nut is designed for use with a 3/4-inch lug wrench, making it well suited for owners maintaining the original-style tool and wheel hardware configuration. Its straightforward design also makes it a useful item to keep in the garage or restoration parts bin, where a single damaged or missing lug nut can otherwise bring wheel installation to an abrupt halt.
For a vintage Jeep or Willys, authenticity isn't limited to body panels, gauges, and paint. Correct mechanical hardware matters, too. With its left-hand thread, classic vehicle application, and U.S.-made construction, this wheel lug nut provides a simple solution for keeping an important piece of your Jeep's original wheel system intact and serviceable.
Fitment Note: For applicable 1941–1971 Jeep and Willys models using left-hand threaded wheel studs, however, 1948 and newer vehicles used a 13/16" lug wrench. Vintage applications used left- and right-hand wheel hardware, and previous repairs may have changed the original configuration. Confirm the thread direction and required lug nut dimensions on your vehicle before ordering or installation.
- Features: Metal
- Color: Zinc Plated
- Shipping Weight: 1lb
- Shipping Dimensions: 1in x 1in x 1in (L x W x H)
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