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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Did I overlook what lug nut torque specifications are?? Are is it not in our hand book.. Can some one please tell me what they are ??
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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I torque to 100 ft/lbs. I don't know if that's GM correct, but it's what I've used forever.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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I usually just put the wrench on and put about "pretty damn hard" foot pounds on it. But that's just me.
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Originally Posted by Bigstik
I usually just put the wrench on and put about "pretty damn hard" foot pounds on it. But that's just me.
Hahaha! Great quote man, I did the same until I bought a torque wrench. Turns out "pretty damn hard" foot pounds is right around 100 ftlbs for me.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Hahaha! Great quote man, I did the same until I bought a torque wrench. Turns out "pretty damn hard" foot pounds is right around 100 ftlbs for me.
Thanks guys I LOL when I read this...
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100 ft/lbs.... not click + a little more. Always torque your lugs with a torque wrench. Overtightening them can lead to metal fatigue and stud failure.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
100 ft/lbs.... not click + a little more. Always torque your lugs with a torque wrench. Overtightening them can lead to metal fatigue and stud failure.


I've heard of this "stud failure". It's the first time it's happened, honest.
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I've heard of this "stud failure". It's the first time it's happened, honest.
since your profile shows you were born in 53, i bet this isn't the first time for "stud failure".... ......come on... ....do we look THAT stupid?
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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I had "stud failure" onetime after I drank too much!
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You did overlook it. The torque specification is in the owner's manual.

In my manual, it is on page 5-99, Capacities and Specifications.
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You did overlook it. The torque specification is in the owner's manual.

In my manual, it is on page 5-99, Capacities and Specifications.
Yea I found it there thanks I must have been looking over it....
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
100 ft/lbs.... not click + a little more. Always torque your lugs with a torque wrench. Overtightening them can lead to metal fatigue and stud failure.
I "fatigued" 3 wheel studs with the just snug them up+a little more technique. They finally broke on the way off. Now I always torque to 100ft lbs.
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I aways over tighten my lug nuts and brush too hard! Bad habits are hard to break.
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Originally Posted by jmc12
Did I overlook what lug nut torque specifications are?? Are is it not in our hand book.. Can some one please tell me what they are ??

100 Foot Pounds.
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Originally Posted by Robls6
I had "stud failure" onetime after I drank too much!
am i the only one that finds that funny as hell...
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Originally Posted by NightmareZ06
am i the only one that finds that funny as hell...
apparently
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