Locking (anti-theft) wheel nuts - Revision history

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 #* Four-nut set.
 #* Design C - the premium model.
-#* It is actually made in Italy by Farad, model name [https://www.faradworld.com/en/1308-antifurto-per-ruote-starlock-1-chiave.html <font face="Courier">1-RA/E STAR LOCK 1CH</font>].
+#* It is actually made in Italy by [https://www.faradworld.com/en/chi-siamo.html Farad], model name [https://www.faradworld.com/en/1308-antifurto-per-ruote-starlock-1-chiave.html <font face="Courier">1-RA/E STAR LOCK 1CH</font>].
 #* Suzuki's market name of this product is "Sicustar".
 #* This product was used by forum user Bosanek and it is very high quality.

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 #* Four-nut set.
 #* Design C - the premium model.
-#* It is actually made in Italy by Farad, model name [https://www.faradworld.com/it/1308-antifurto-per-ruote-starlock-1-chiave.html <font face="Courier">1-RA/E STAR LOCK 1CH</font>].
+#* It is actually made in Italy by Farad, model name [https://www.faradworld.com/en/1308-antifurto-per-ruote-starlock-1-chiave.html <font face="Courier">1-RA/E STAR LOCK 1CH</font>].
 #* Suzuki's market name of this product is "Sicustar".
 #* This product was used by forum user Bosanek and it is very high quality.

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 #* Four-nut set.
 #* Design C - the premium model.
 #* Suzuki's market name of this product is "Sicustar".
-#* This product was used by forum user Bosanek and it is very high quality, made in Italy.
+#* This product was used by forum user Bosanek and it is very high quality.
 #** It's a pity that it does not have a 5th nut.

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	#** In that case, it will be quite difficult and/or expensive to remove the locking nuts even at specialist workshops where they typically offer forcible locking nut removal services.		#** In that case, it will be quite difficult and/or expensive to remove the locking nuts even at specialist workshops where they typically offer forcible locking nut removal services.
	#** However, if you buy brand name locking wheel nuts, you should be able to order replacement matching un/locking tool from the manufacturer if you still have the original key code which you had received with your locking nut set.		#** However, if you buy brand name locking wheel nuts, you should be able to order replacement matching un/locking tool from the manufacturer if you still have the original key code which you had received with your locking nut set.
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		+	<gallery widths="400px" heights="300px" class=center caption="Examples of locking wheel nut designs">
		+	File:Locking wheel nut design A - A01.jpg\| Design A - note the outer grooves on the nuts
		+	File:Locking wheel nut design B - A01.jpg\| Design B
		+	File:Locking wheel nut design C - A01.jpg\| Design C - note the outer ring
		+	</gallery>

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 {{intro-notes}}
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-* Jimnys require wheel nuts (not bolts!) with specifications <font face="Courier">M12 x 1.25.</font>
+* All Jimny generations require wheel nuts (not bolts!) with specifications <font face="Courier">M12 x 1.25.</font>
 ** The 1st number represents the wheel stud bolt thickness in millimeters.
 ** The 2nd number represents how coarse the bolt / nut thread is.
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 * The height / length of the wheel nut should be at least 30 mm.
 * The un/locking tool should be compatible with 19 mm hex socket wrenches.
-** Most of them are, with some being dual 17 mm / 19 mm compatible.
+** Many of them are, with some being dual 17 mm / 19 mm compatible.
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 == Compatible locking wheel nut products ==
 Suzuki sells (or used to sell) the following locking wheel nut models for Jimnys 3:
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 #* This product was used by forum user Bosanek and it is very high quality, made in Italy.
 #** It's a pity that it does not have a 5th nut.
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-{{note|The above list is incomplete.<br>Add other compatible manufacturers and models if you find them.<br>In theory, any wheel nuts which conform to the [[#Wheel nut specifications|specifications]] from this article will suit.}}
+{{note|The above list is incomplete.<br>Add other compatible manufacturers and models if you find them.<br>In theory, any wheel nuts which conform to the [[#Wheel nut specifications|specifications]] from this article will suit any Jimny generation.}}

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 #* Design A.
 #* Identical product as Febi Bilstein <font face="Courier">27058</font> (see above).
 # [https://www.wolfrace.co.uk/accessories Wolfrace AC-005]
 #* Four-nut set.

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 #* Design A.
 #* Identical product as SWAG <font face="Courier">82 92 7058</font> (see below).
 # [http://www.grayston.biz/wltechspecpage.htm Grayston LN103 and LN103/5]
 #* Model <font face="Courier">LN103</font> is a four-nut set.
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 #* Four-nut set.
 #* Appears to be design B.
 # [https://partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com/en/article/SWAG/82%2092%207058 SWAG 82 92 7058].
 #* Four-nut set.

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 Suitable known aftermarket products on the British market (in alphabetical order):
 # Evo5 (also known as Evo MK5) model 479/5
 #* Four-nut set.

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 * The problem is that most locking / security wheel nut products on the market come in sets of four.
 ** Five-nut sets are uncommon.
-* Therefore, if you obtain a four-piece set instead of a five-piece set, it might be more logical to install one locking nut onto the spare wheel at the cost of omitting one road wheel.
+* Therefore, if you obtain a four-nut set instead of a five-nut set, it might be more logical to install one locking nut onto the spare wheel at the cost of omitting one road wheel.
-** Forum user Bosanek made a mistake of omitting the spare wheel instead with his four-piece set (in order to protect all four road wheels), and learned the hard way later on why that was a mistake ...
+** Forum user Bosanek made a mistake of omitting the spare wheel instead with his four-nut set (in order to protect all four road wheels), and learned the hard way later on why that was a mistake ...
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 #* Four-nut set.
 #* Design C.
-#* Allegedly also a five-piece set exists, but [https://www.evoautomotive.com manufacturer's web site] contains very little data about anything.
+#* Allegedly also a five-nut set exists, but [https://www.evoautomotive.com manufacturer's web site] contains very little data about anything.
 # [https://partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com/en/article/febi/27058 Febi Bilstein 27058].
 #* Four-nut set.