Lug nut Torque Spec?
Dec 27, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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Lug nut Torque Spec?
Does anyone know off hand what the torque is for wheel nuts (mis-placed my book!!)? Thanks!!
Dec 27, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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Off hand I'd say 100 ft lbs. That's what I torque mine at.
Dec 27, 2004 | 01:33 AM
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100 lb ft is correct - tightened in the "star" pattern graduating from 60 to 80 to 100 lb ft.
Dec 27, 2004 | 01:34 AM
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Off hand I'd say 100 ft lbs. That's what I torque mine at.
Tighten in a star pattern and it's best to tighten in steps. I usually tighten mine to 50, then 75 and finally 100 lb ft.
Dec 27, 2004 | 02:14 AM
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Dec 27, 2004 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
100 lb ft is correct - tightened in the "star" pattern graduating from 60 to 80 to 100 lb ft.
This is the way I do mine.
Dec 27, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Tighten in a star pattern and it's best to tighten in steps. I usually tighten mine to 50, then 75 and finally 100 lb ft.
This is what I've been told as well.
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