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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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98 C5 lug nut torque is ???

Dealer says 100ft lbs
WCC says 80ft lbs
Eklers says 125ft Lbs

What does the forum say???

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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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100, at least for GM wheels. I don't know if aftermarket wheels would be any different.
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I believe my owner's manual (2004 targa coupe) says 100 ft. lb., assuming OE wheels. Many other GM vehicles are also listed at 100 ft. lb. (I own several).
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..and if you use air tools/impact gun - you can get a 100lb torque stick.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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I use 3 passes, 30, 60, 100

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100 lb ft. - tightened in a "star" pattern. I use this on my aftermarket iForged wheels without any issues.
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100 ft-lbs . Clean, dry, non- lubricated studs
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100 ft-lbs . Clean, dry, non- lubricated studs

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100 it is. Thanks everyone for the info.

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100 ft-lbs . Clean, dry, non- lubricated studs
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Originally Posted by Janster


..and if you use air tools/impact gun - you can get a 100lb torque stick.
I personally do not think torque sticks are all they are cracked up to be... Too many times I've seen warped rotors that were tightened by Torque sticks... But when I've consistantly used a Clicker torque WRENCH, no problems at all...

Maybe the torque STICKS were used improperly? Anyway... DO what you want.. it's your car!!
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Put me down for 100#
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Originally Posted by VRROOOM2
I personally do not think torque sticks are all they are cracked up to be... Too many times I've seen warped rotors that were tightened by Torque sticks... But when I've consistantly used a Clicker torque WRENCH, no problems at all...

Maybe the torque STICKS were used improperly? Anyway... DO what you want.. it's your car!!
I have the Clicker type also. Seems to work out fine for me.
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I torque mine to 100 ft lbs.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I torque mine to 100 ft lbs.
100-105 here.
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100-105 here.
Same here, I would also re-check after 1 week/100 mi.
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100 ft-lbs, but don't forget to re-torque after driving 25-50 miles.
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