Originally Posted By 79machocharger
Thanks for info guys, the lugs nuts were inclosed long gorilla brand ones. I'll go and get some open ended ones and trim off the bad part like you said

i can't recommend this, as then your studs may be too short to use with your new wheels. i would replace all the studs. if you look close, your pic shows thread damage below the really buggered up portion [the shiny three or so threads]. these threads are deformed, and i wouldn't trust 'em. i know that may not be what you would want to hear, but 20 studs would be WAY cheaper than a crashed truck. just my opinion, and repairing threads in many things over 50+ years.
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