Lug Nut Torque Specs?
Drifting
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I snug them down first.
Torque them in increments of 50, 80 and finally 100 (100 as stated in the service manual).
Use a cross torque pattern, never torque the adjacent bolt.
Done!
Torque them in increments of 50, 80 and finally 100 (100 as stated in the service manual).
Use a cross torque pattern, never torque the adjacent bolt.
Done!
Last edited by Mike's LS3; Apr 10, 2010 at 11:26 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Not yet, so I'll say it. It's 100 Ft/Lbs.
Just torque them to 120 and ask for the change back.
Nothing beats the precision of an impact wrench at tightening lug nuts. The loud 'ting' sound at then end is the stud snapping off. Perfect results every time. 
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Actually it may take a little longer, but the CORRECT way is to set the torque wrench to 50 lb...tighten to 50 lb.. then increase by 10 lb increments ,, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100... it is more fun & you can kill some time that way..
Or as I have done for the past 50 years, use a regular lug wrench, & snug em up tight...
I have not ever had a problem on any car including my race car by just using a lug wrench!!
Anyone here have an incident of losing a wheel that had been tightened BY THEM-SELF using the old fashion lug wrench & just making them tight!
Or as I have done for the past 50 years, use a regular lug wrench, & snug em up tight...
I have not ever had a problem on any car including my race car by just using a lug wrench!!
Anyone here have an incident of losing a wheel that had been tightened BY THEM-SELF using the old fashion lug wrench & just making them tight!
Drifting
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I agree I was just asking a simple question in a sort of joking manner... I just actually ordered a 100 ft lb torque stick for my vette but I will also check the accuracy of that with a torque wrench