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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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What is the recommended torque for the lug nuts on the '04 coupe with stock wells?
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100 lb ft.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
100 lb ft.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
100 lb ft.

Do it in passes - I get em to 50ish on the first time around, 75ish on the second pass then up to 100 on the 3rd go round.
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Of course - you know to move in a star pattern as you tighten....
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100 lb ft - and I usually do mine first to 60, then 80 and finally 100 lb ft.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
100 lb ft - and I usually do mine first to 60, then 80 and finally 100 lb ft.




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Originally Posted by worldtraveler
What is the recommended torque for the lug nuts on the '04 coupe with stock wells?


100...star pattern
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Glad that so many responded. Make sure you don't got over the recomended torque rating.

I always end up putting a pipe over the torque wrench to make my life easier
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