Lug Nut question
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Lug Nut question
In all my (few) years of wrenching on vehicles, I never once thought about the proper torque spec. of wheels until I had my morning coffee today. 
Soo..who torques their lugnuts, and if you do..to what number?
Just pondering..Thanks guys
Soo..who torques their lugnuts, and if you do..to what number?
Just pondering..Thanks guys
Lead Driver
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
I start by gradually tightening lug nuts using a star pattern, then a torque wrench for the final value, on the 65 I go with 90 ft. lbs. Understand torque value can vary from between 85-105 ft. lbs. Never use an impact gun to tighten.
Marmon-Herrington Man
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It really depends on what vehicle you have, and type mounting. Dave has you covered on a normal older half ton, but on anything larger I'd say refer to this Budd Company chart. Stu
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