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Erik
 
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Default Origin of Hex Head Nuts/bolts?

In article m,
"william_b_noble" wrote:

for what it's worth, chrysler products used LH and RH bolts to hold the
wheels on for many years (certainly from mid thirties through sometime in
the 50s) - note: "bolts" not "studs". it really confuses some tire stores
when they can't understand why the impact wrench doesn't do anything to the
"nuts"


For what it's worth, I think Chrysler did this well into the 60's at
least, and with lug nuts and studs as well.

They worked, but caused a LOT of trouble with owners and shops (of all
description) the whole time they did it.

Sometimes people wouldn't have the right parts on hand, and would Mouse
LH studs on the RH side and vice versa just to get it out the door,
often even mixing them on the same wheel.

Erik