M211 series lug nuts

[Oldfart]

We need to recover a M211 series deuce which will require removing the wheels. I have found mention on SS that the CCKW lug nut arrangement is the same as the M211 series. There is no mention as to nut size. Is it safe to assume the lugnut set up is the same as the M35 also? (1 1/2 inch hex and 13/16 inch square) I also found SS mention that the front lift shackle on the M211/M135 series used a 15/16" pin rather than 1" like the M35. Makes me wonder if the lugnuts might be different as well. ~~ I have found different lugnut sizes on M37's (same drum stud size) as I accumulate parts for our M37's. ~~ I hate to travel 1200 miles to recover a truck only to discover I don't have the right tools. Heck of a note to have to leave the security of a 1" impact and head out into the western wilderness with just a few hand tools.

 

[lacoda56]

Every one I've seen has been the standard 1 1/2". Even the cckw I have has the same set up. Standard Budd wheel arangement.

 

[rosco]

Keep in mind that the left sides of these trucks, are left hand threads, and the right hand sides are right hand threads. The front axles take a regular lug nut, like the M37 axles, but you can use an inside square, for the front wheels in a pinch. In short, all these lungs are standard Budd, heavy truck lugs, and available at any heavy truck shop. You will need the standard lug wrench/bar, plus a five foot cheater pipe. 1" will usually do the job. but 1 &1/4" pipe for the cheater is the best - it won't bend.... That is unless you forgot the first line in this post. Its the most important line in it.

 

[Oldfart]

Thanks to all for the info! It is as I expected, but being sure is so much better. We are taking our 1" drive set with both the rachet end and the big solid bar. We have a pipe cheater for the solid bar. Thanks again!!!