proper torque
Dec 5, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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proper torque
What is the recommended torque for the lug nuts on the '04 coupe with stock wells?
Dec 5, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Dec 5, 2004 | 11:09 PM
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
100 lb ft.
Dec 5, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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Quote:
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.
Dec 5, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Dec 5, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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100 lb ft - and I usually do mine first to 60, then 80 and finally 100 lb ft.
Dec 5, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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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.
Dec 5, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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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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Dec 5, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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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
Dec 6, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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