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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:02 AM
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Hello - Can someone pluse help me the the suggested Lugnut Torque for C3, 1971? Thank you
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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From the 1971 Chevrolet Chassis Overhaul Manual:
Corvette Wheel Stud Nuts - 75 ft-lbs.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Hi jb,
The 71 AIM indicates 60-80 lbs.ft. of torque for the lug nuts.
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Hi Jim,
You were typing while I was looking at the AIM and CSM.
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