Black Lugs & Wheel Locks

[Buckin Bronco]

Thanks @79bronco

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[79bronco]

Thanks @79bronco

No worries. Being such new vehicles I actually had to cross-reference a Lincoln MKZ to find them. Everything said it was not compatible with the bronco/sport models but the Ford OEM site listed those as a cross match. Once production pics up on the bronco it will be much easier I am sure.

 

[GrabberBlue]

If you're wanting to swap lugs so quickly, I highly recommend the "Spline Drive" line of McGard lugs. The silver seat you see floats, meaning once you seat the lug, the base won't continue turning once you mate the wheel and lug. This will keep you from damaging the finish on your wheels (assuming you bought aftermarket wheels since the lug color is an issue for you)

You can't see the seat once the lug is installed, so the color there doesn't matter. I've used their Spline Drive lugs on my racing wheels with their expensive an thin finishes and these are a superior design and superior materials to even their normal lugs.

Yes, they are more expensive. But you're only buying them once if you buy the right items!

I got a set to validate if they would work better, they look worse than stock due to not covering the bare mating surface below a standard lug.

 

[JHawk]

I got a set to validate if they would work better, they look worse than stock due to not covering the bare mating surface below a standard lug.

I am not questioning your findings but I am having a difficult time understanding what I am looking at in your pic.

 

[GrabberBlue]

I am not questioning your findings but I am having a difficult time understanding what I am looking at in your pic.

So the issue with small diameter lugs is that they don't have a large bulge. On stock wheels the lug wells are painted for bulge style lugs. What you are seeing is the McGard spline style lugs installed on the stock wheels (Wildtrak/First Edition) which has an unsightly silver ring around the lug. Definitely recommend sticking with the lugs I mentioned in the original post.

 

[JHawk]

So the issue with small diameter lugs is that they don't have a large bulge. On stock wheels the lug wells are painted for bulge style lugs. What you are seeing is the McGard spline style lugs installed on the stock wheels (Wildtrak/First Edition) which has an unsightly silver ring around the lug. Definitely recommend sticking with the lugs I mentioned in the original post.

Thanks, Funny how the pic was like an optical illusion to me.

 

[dcg2]

Found an ideal setup for black lugs and wheel locks to include securing that rear spare! I personally hate chrome lugs on black wheels so this was a must have.

Searched quite a bit to find a solution for all 4 wheels and the spare. Ultimately I decided on the below.

The Bronco uses 6 M12x1.50 lugs like the Ranger so a total of 24 lugs plus 3 for the spare wheel.

McGard 24526 - 5 piece black locking lugs with key.

McGard 64015 - 4 piece black lug nuts. Need to order 6 of these, you'll have 2 excess which isn't a bad thing to have on hand. You may be able to find a vendor who sells them individually as some buy them in bulk quantities.

I went a slightly different route by splitting the buy up between Amazon and McGard.

Bought Kit # 84538 - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DIX1PNC
Bought Qty (2) #64015 - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COS0H4

Then once lock code is in hand, contact McGard to buy an additonal lock nut (and key so I have a spare) coded to the kit.

Edit to Add (9/2/2021):

Talked to McGard salesrep and asked if they had plans to create a 27 piece kit for the Bronco similar to the one for the Jeeps and they stated that they do not. Maybe after the Bronco has been out a few years. So for now, the method I've outlined is the most cost effective. Approximately $120

 

[Oceannomad]

I went a slightly different route by splitting the buy up between Amazon and McGard.

Bought Kit # 84538 - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DIX1PNC
Bought Qty (2) #64015 - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COS0H4

Then once lock code is in hand, contact McGard to buy an additonal lock nut (and key so I have a spare) coded to the kit.

Edit to Add (9/2/2021):

Talked to McGard salesrep and asked if they had plans to create a 27 piece kit for the Bronco similar to the one for the Jeeps and they stated that they do not. Maybe after the Bronco has been out a few years. So for now, the method I've outlined is the most cost effective. Approximately $120

should I be concerned Amazon says it doesn’t fit?

 

[dcg2]

should I be concerned Amazon says it doesn’t fit?

I'm not. This is the same size referenced by others but I do not have my Bronco yet. Hopefully next week I can definitively say they do.

@GrabberBlue may be able to 100% verify

 

[Oceannomad]

I'm not. This is the same size referenced by others but I do not have my Bronco yet. Hopefully next week I can definitively say they do.

@GrabberBlue may be able to 100% verify

Following for yay or nay. Also thanks for the link

 

[Boston182]

Following this as well. Just trying to decide between the ones on the Ford Bronco accessory page or any of the mentions here. Seems like a few conflicting opinions on what to get, so interested to see what wins when the dust settles.

 

[CliffCo]

Is a bulge cone seat different than the cone? I always thought it was cone and ball...

(or ball and cone... wait, what?)

 

[Headsong]

Still laughing at the math deficient. If you're putting locking nuts on, you'll need 4 less regulars, and if you have a spare tire cover....know one will know.

 

[Headsong]

This is extraordinarily confusing! Figured switching to black nuts would be easy peasy. Instead, some say NOT FOR BRONCO! Why? And then the McGard's are 3-4x priced over others. What's the diff?
I guess I'll wait to get mine, assuming I do...before making a pick.

 

[WuNgUn]

Found an ideal setup for black lugs and wheel locks to include securing that rear spare! I personally hate chrome lugs on black wheels so this was a must have.

Searched quite a bit to find a solution for all 4 wheels and the spare. Ultimately I decided on the below.

The Bronco uses 6 M12x1.50 lugs like the Ranger so a total of 24 lugs plus 3 for the spare wheel.

McGard 24526 - 5 piece black locking lugs with key.

McGard 64015 - 4 piece black lug nuts. Need to order 6 of these, you'll have 2 excess which isn't a bad thing to have on hand. You may be able to find a vendor who sells them individually as some buy them in bulk quantities.

Are these shitty, tin-capped lugs like most Ford's, or "real" lug...?

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