I use a torque wrench, as I have encountered when you over tighten the lugs then it can actually cause the brake rotors to warp over time. Also, I believe that if you over tighten the lugs enough times then it will make the studs weak as they could potentially stretch if over stressed. Just my opinion. :)
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Never.
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Yep!
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Question....do you remove them in a star pattern???!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
(Post 1583081760)
Question....do you remove them in a star pattern???!!!!!!!!
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i never use one for the lugs.
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Originally Posted by donyue
(Post 1583078099)
I use a torque wrench, as I have encountered when you over tighten the lugs then it can actually cause the brake rotors to warp over time. Also, I believe that if you over tighten the lugs enough times then it will make the studs weak as they could potentially stretch if over stressed. Just my opinion. :)
someone before said that shops don't bother with Torque wrenches and the above statement is the reason why - simply not in bubbas interests to do it right as long as the wheel don't fall off on your way out.... (Put me as a "yes") |
Originally Posted by MrJlr
(Post 1583081760)
Question....do you remove them in a star pattern???!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by mds3013
(Post 1583071432)
I always do so that I can remove the lugs if I have a flat. Impact wrenches can put them on so tight that the small lug wrench in the car can't remove them. 80ft.lbs. also. mike...
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NEVER use an impact to install lug nuts unless you confirm the torque after the fact. Unless your studs and nuts are already buggered-up (in which case, replace them!) you should never require an impact to install your lug nuts anyway-
Also, for folks that are torque wrench junkies, I hope you are either using a beam type or having your wrenches calibrated yearly. Ive seen lug nuts come loose on cars where torque wrenches were used simply due to the fact that they were never re-calibrated since new and they aren't accurate anymore. You'd be amazed how far the click type wrenches drift out of calibration after just a year. Just trying to save folks some unexpected surprises- A torque wrench is no better than doing it by hand if you don't keep it calibrated. :thumbs: |
Originally Posted by ezobens
(Post 1583083235)
Also, for folks that are torque wrench junkies, I hope you are either using a beam type or having your wrenches calibrated yearly.
Ive seen lug nuts come loose on cars where torque wrenches were used simply due to the fact that they were never re-calibrated since new and they aren't accurate anymore. You'd be amazed how far the click type wrenches drift out of calibration after just a year. Just trying to save folks some unexpected surprises- A torque wrench is no better than doing it by hand if you don't keep it calibrated. :thumbs: |
thanks to everyone for replying and for the insight/advice! It's always interesting to hear the different perspectives from such a knowledgeable and diverse group of enthusiasts.
since it's not that much more trouble or expense to do it the "right" way, i'm going to go out and get me torque wrench or two. Harbor Freight has them pretty cheap so perhaps I'll start there. Or maybe i'll shop for some better quality ones on Amazon. :cheers::thumbs: [edit: where to start... 1/2 drive, 3/8 drive or 1/4 drive torque wrench?] |
1/2" drive if yer only getting one......
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one to avoid.Sunex International 9702A http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4cf80b2c.jpg
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
(Post 1583085418)
1/2" drive if yer only getting one......
Originally Posted by billcarson
(Post 1583085837)
one to avoid.Sunex International 9702A http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4cf80b2c.jpg
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Always:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by VetteHalen
(Post 1583085306)
thanks to everyone for replying and ......
[edit: where to start... 1/2 drive, 3/8 drive or 1/4 drive torque wrench?] Get the 1/2 drive, I would avoid Harbor Freight for anything that needs to be calibrated to begin with.... try Craftsman maybe? (should be good enough for lugs) |
always remember to back them off to zero when not using them
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Originally Posted by PaPaPork
(Post 1583087765)
Get the 1/2 drive, I would avoid Harbor Freight for anything that needs to be calibrated to begin with.... try Craftsman maybe? (should be good enough for lugs)
I brought my 3 Craftsman torque wrenches in from home (1/2" drive, 3/8" drive, and 3/8" drive, inch pound), and checked them out. They were all between +/- 1%. HOWEVER, and this is important, I always dial them down to "zero" when I done using them.
Originally Posted by stpman
(Post 1583089004)
always remember to back them off to zero when not using them
Check out the article on torque wrenches, in the current Car Craft magazine. It specifically demonstrates what happens when you don't.... |
No... but I think I'll start after reading all this!
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