Lug Nut Torque
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Lug Nut Torque
I did a quick search and didn't see this addressed before, so I thought I would share something.
The manual calls for 100 ft/lbs or torque on the lug nuts, and I hadn't checked them until tonight Just about all of them were under-torqued, most not by a lot, but they were.
My C6 now has 1800 miles, and as some of you know, they will back off a little on a new wheel. I would get them checked at the dealer or tire store if you don't have a big torque wrench.
The manual calls for 100 ft/lbs or torque on the lug nuts, and I hadn't checked them until tonight Just about all of them were under-torqued, most not by a lot, but they were.
My C6 now has 1800 miles, and as some of you know, they will back off a little on a new wheel. I would get them checked at the dealer or tire store if you don't have a big torque wrench.
Burning Brakes
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I use mine all the time for just this purpose, get a big one (1/2" drive) for lug nuts, etc. Also get a smaller one (3/8" drive) for doing things that can easily strip if you overtorque them (small bolts in alumimum parts, e.g. engine accessories, transmission pan bolts, etc.)
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Torque wrench is the way to go.
But in a pinch, you can use math. If you weigh 200 lbs, then standing 6 inches from the center of rotation will give approximately 100 ft.-lbs. of torque. Just make sure you slowly apply the weight and don't jump at all.
But in a pinch, you can use math. If you weigh 200 lbs, then standing 6 inches from the center of rotation will give approximately 100 ft.-lbs. of torque. Just make sure you slowly apply the weight and don't jump at all.
Drifting
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From: Ozark, Alabama
Originally Posted by docrings1
I use mine all the time for just this purpose, get a big one (1/2" drive) for lug nuts, etc. Also get a smaller one (3/8" drive) for doing things that can easily strip if you overtorque them (small bolts in alumimum parts, e.g. engine accessories, transmission pan bolts, etc.)
Had to have all of mine calibrated every 6 months to keep those kero burners in the air.
