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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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I will be painting my calipers soon. When I re-install the wheels what is the correct lug nut torque?

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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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100 ft lbs.
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Originally Posted by RandW
100 ft lbs.

yep...also recheck them after you drive a couple hundred miles
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Originally Posted by RandW
100 ft lbs.

That is it.
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It may overkill, but I prefer to start at 80 then 90 then 100 all done in a star pattern.
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Here's a link to a two page list of C5 torque specs that might come in handy.
http://www.stl-vettes.com/Home/C5torque.pdf
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I torque in three stages...to 60, then 80, then 100.
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So...standing on a cheater bar is out?
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Here's a link to a two page list of C5 torque specs that might come in handy.
http://www.stl-vettes.com/Home/C5torque.pdf
Thanks to all.
This site is great.
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Originally Posted by ROADAPPLE
I will be painting my calipers soon. When I re-install the wheels what is the correct lug nut torque?

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100 ft. lbs. done in a star pattern. It has also been recommended that you do it incrementally. 40, 80 100 or similar in a star pattern.

Paul
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