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frontier607
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Posted: Feb 03 2010 at 6:50pm \| IP Logged

I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier long bed club cab (4-door).
The lug nuts come loose and the wheels have almost fallen off twice.
Is there something wrong with the truck or is somebody tampering with the
lug nuts?
I drive a lot for work, and park in public areas and leave the truck for hours
at a time, and I go to the same locations on a regular basis, so it's possible.

Has anybody else had a similar problem that could indicate the problem is
mechanical? I have a lot of mileage on the truck, but have been OK with
maintenance.

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Posted: Feb 04 2010 at 8:16am \| IP Logged

Not that I am aware of, is it all 4 wheels, or is it the same specific wheel?

You might have to check the lug nuts before you go anywhere, it might be someone tampering that is causing this.

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Posted: Feb 24 2010 at 6:41pm \| IP Logged

Are these factory or aftermarket wheels? Different rims sometimes use different style lugnuts. Some have a shoulder that fits into the rim (usually on a mag style wheel) and some have a tapered edge (most common with steel wheels). Just make sure you have the correct lugnut for the rim style. A friend of mine's son recently lost a wheel while traveling down the road and totalled his car for this very reason. Good luck.

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Posted: Mar 11 2010 at 5:13pm \| IP Logged

Wow, that is dangerous! If you check your lug nuts each time before you drive off, that might be a good idea. I would test by going somewhere that is outside your normal routine. I can't imagine somebody following you everywhere and tampering with your wheels. Also, try those lug nuts that requires a key. God speed.

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