2014 3500 Lug Nuts Problem?

[Cummins2014]

I was surprised to see the lug nut for our trucks is the same as the 1500 and Durango. But I guess they can do that with the lug nuts and bolts because we have more of them.

Looks like the size is 14mm x 1.5. Looks like a lot of options in that size. not sure I would get hung up on Gorilla, try a different set, and see how it goes. This is the first I have ever read about bad lug nuts. I can't believe that using the proper torque ,and socket you will mess up a lug nut.

I probably have the same lug nuts in question on my Laramie, and I don't see an issue.

 

[JR]

This is the first I have ever read about bad lug nuts

It's definitely not something new, seen alot of Ford/Merc/Lincoln with the same issue. Honda's as well.
I've not yet had this happen on my 14 but it's not surprising there are problems given there are a limited number of lug nut manufacturers and the OEMs very likely share many of the same suppliers.

 

[Cummins2014]

It's definitely not something new, seen alot of Ford/Merc/Lincoln with the same issue. Honda's as well.
I've not yet had this happen on my 14 but it's not surprising there are problems given there are a limited number of lug nut manufacturers and the OEMs very likely share many of the same suppliers.

I have no doubt, just never read it before. Can't help from thinking if the correct socket is used , and torque, there won't be an issue. It brings to mind the plastic nut on the front fuel filter, correct socket, and procedure that plastic will have no issues. We are dealing with a steel component here, not plastic. JMO , but I think abuse is the biggest culprit.

I went thru this with our Ford Escape, I decided to do my own rotation , after a couple years . The lug nuts were so banged up, and tight I had to use a two foot cheater on them to break them loose, the only ones to touch them were the dealer where we bought the car at that point. One I had to pound on the socket to get it off. I took ALL the lug nuts back to them ,and showed them, they gave me new lug nuts. No other issues since I do my own rotation now. Proper socket, proper torque.

 

[fitz011]

As far as the stud size, we have 9/16 X 18 on both 2500 & 3500. Interchanging a 14mm X 1.5 will seem to work but they are a little looser than the 9/16. I've stripped the knurling on 3 studs getting these mixed up.

 

[JR]

As others and I have said, it's not solely neglect, although I'm sure that could play a part in how soon the deficiency shows up, but eventually they will come apart. It's really only a matter of time. I had it happen on our Mercury at about 5 years, I this with using a breaker bar to break them loose then 3/8 cordless impact to remove them. I NEVER use an air impact to remove a tire, definitely don't use one to install.
The two piece design rust from the isnide and swell and delaminate. Climate plays a huge role here .

There is a class action suit going on right now with Ford. This issue has gone on so long, you'd think they would have learned by now and ditched the "fake" lugs and went to a standard quality one piece.
Bean counters win again .

 

[JR]

As far as the stud size, we have 9/16 X 18 on both 2500 & 3500. Interchanging a 14mm X 1.5 will seem to work but they are a little looser than the 9/16. I've stripped the knurling on 3 studs getting these mixed up.

Gen 4 is now 14mm x 1.5 stud, beginning in 2012 I believe.

 

[fitz011]

Gen 4 is now 14mm x 1.5 stud, beginning in 2012 I believe.

Now I'm seeing both sizes available for 2012-18. Heres just one distributor of many...
https://www.carid.com/2015-ram-2500-lug-nuts-locks/ listing both sizes. Anyway Mopar part # is
6509866AA and description of than part never mentions actual stud diameter or pitch

 

[JR]

I'd be very surprised if Ram used a combo of both SAE and metric, but anything is possible.

Of all the trucks I've worked on, which hasn't been many, they've all been metric. Including a 2012.