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Jun 14, 2014 | 09:54 PM

Kountryguy

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Lug nut Torque

Can anyone tell me what torque setting I should use for lug nuts on a 2000 F-350 dually? Thanks

Jun 14, 2014 | 10:36 PM

EXv10

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Probably the same as the 4 tire trucks; 155 pounds.

Jun 14, 2014 | 11:51 PM

Frdtrkrul

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150-165ft/lbs is what my car torque sheet says.

Jun 15, 2014 | 07:29 AM

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155 if unloaded, 165 if loaded. Check again at 100 and at 500 miles.

Jun 15, 2014 | 08:56 AM

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155 if unloaded, 165 if loaded. Check again at 100 and at 500 miles.

So you loosen and tighten them every time it is loaded and unloaded and then loosen and tighten again twice after each time? When do you you actually find time to drive it?

What would Mark Twain say?

Jun 15, 2014 | 09:11 AM

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Remember guys - factory recommended torque settings are based on clean and dry (not lubricated) threads..

Jun 15, 2014 | 09:27 AM

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Remember guys - factory recommended torque settings are based on clean and dry (not lubricated) threads..

That goes for spark plugs too which is why some people lube the threads with anti-seize, choose a higher end torque figure, and then add a little because "more is better".