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I’ve got the standard mag wheels. The car only came with 12 lug nuts and a couple anti theft nuts. So one of the first things I did was order a set off amazon. The new lug nuts are clearly longer than the originals. Again amazing diagnosis! So before I put my 14” Watanabes on the car I should probably find out what length/size lugnuts they need...

Swapped lug nuts and the noise immediately disappeared.? Thanks that might have been my easiest Datsun fix yet! I’ve got a new set of rims I’m going to be putting on soon. Should I be looking for a better set of lugnuts?

I have a 71 240 that I’ve recently replaced all bushings, bearings and installed coilovers. When driving I can hear a thumping every time the wheel revolves except when I’m on the brakes, then the noise goes away. I’ve replaced the shoes and the drum brake hardware. The lug nuts get crazy hot on the right rear wheel where the noise comes from) from after about 10 mins of driving. Much hotter then the left (no noise side) The car stops fine. I don’t think it’s a bearing issue because the noise goes away when I’m breaking. Ther have been times mid drive when the thumping disappears but it always returns. I’ve taken the wheel off and inspected the drum and dust cover. They don’t seem to be catching/rubbing. Appreciate any ideas.