Torqing the lugs
Oct 29, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Torqing the lugs
Does anyone know what the proper foot pounds is to torque the lug nuts to? I have a 2000 coupe if it matters.
Oct 29, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Oct 29, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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From the GM repair manual.
Oct 29, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Gracias!
Oct 29, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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And do it in 3 passes. 33,66 *then 100
Oct 29, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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I torque mine down in a criss/cross pattern at 60, 80 then 100 ft lbs.
Oct 30, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Vetteman Jack
I torque mine down in a criss/cross pattern at 60, 80 then 100 ft lbs.
That's the way I do it too.
Oct 30, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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I like to be different.... i torque mine to 101 ft lbs...
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Oct 30, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Vetteman Jack
I torque mine down in a criss/cross pattern at 60, 80 then 100 ft lbs.
Me too
Oct 30, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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tommie
I like to be different.... i torque mine to 101 ft lbs...
Digital torque wrench or micrometer eye.
Oct 30, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Digital torque wrench or micrometer eye.
click type... 1/2" drive... just a joke...
Oct 30, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Digital torque wrench or micrometer eye.
Calibrated elbow.
Oct 30, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Me too
and another here.
Nov 1, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Thanks. You guys are the best
