VW Ball Seat Open-End 14mm Lug Nut – N201121 1965-1992

VW Ball Seat Open-End Lug Nut – N201121

The N201121 is a critical safety component for your vehicle's wheel assembly. In the VW world, seat type is everything. While many aftermarket wheels use a "conical" or "tapered" seat, original VW Bus and Vanagon steel wheels require this curved ball seat to properly distribute the clamping force.

This specific nut is widely used on the rear wheels of 2WD Vanagons and on all four wheels of Syncro (4WD) models. Its 19mm hex head ensures compatibility with your factory lug wrench, while the 14x1.5mm threading makes it a direct fit for stock wheel studs.

Detailed Vehicle Compatibility

VW Bus (Type 2):

• 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

VW Vanagon (2WD Rear / Syncro All):

• 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Porsche 911 (Steel Wheel Models):

• 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Porsche 944:

• 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Product Highlights & Features

• Precise Radius: Matches the R14 ball seat profile required by Volkswagen and Porsche for maximum surface contact.

• Grade 10.9 Steel: Manufactured from high-tensile steel to handle the heavy load ratings of the VW Transporter series.

• Versatile Application: Ideal for wheel stud conversions on older Beetles or when adding spacers to a Porsche 911.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: N201121 / N0201121

• Thread Size: 14mm x 1.5

• Seat Type: Ball Seat (Radius)

• Hex Size: 19mm (3/4")

• Style: Open End

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Torque Settings: For a VW Vanagon, the factory recommends a torque spec of 123 ft-lb (170 Nm). Always re-torque your lug nuts after the first 25–50 miles of driving.

• Seat Inspection: Before installing, visually inspect the "pocket" on your wheel. If it is flat/angled, you need a conical nut; if it is curved like a bowl, this ball seat nut is the correct part.

• Lubrication: Volkswagen generally recommends installing wheel hardware dry. If you choose to use a tiny amount of anti-seize on the threads, reduce your torque value by about 20% to avoid over-stretching the studs.

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