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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 05:52 PM
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Lug Torque Spec?

Can anyone tell me the lug torque spec for my ‘85 F250? 8 lug with dana 50 front. Cant find it anywhere online and have no owners manual
 
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If you have 1/2in studs the torque is 90 ft lbs. I am assuming this is the f150's.

If you have 9/16 in studs and single rear wheels, the torque is 145 ft lbs.

If you have 9/16 in studs and dual rear wheels, the torque is 220 ft lbs.

Sounds like you are the 145 ft lbs spec.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
If you have 1/2in studs the torque is 90 ft lbs. I am assuming this is the f150's.

If you have 9/16 in studs and single rear wheels, the torque is 145 ft lbs.

If you have 9/16 in studs and dual rear wheels, the torque is 220 ft lbs.

Sounds like you are the 145 ft lbs spec.
Yep that should be it. Had mine at 90, glad i havent lost a wheel yet lol. Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by Jsavare1
Yep that should be it. Had mine at 90, glad i havent lost a wheel yet lol. Thanks
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-torque-7.html

There is a discussion going on regarding lug nut torque. This should get you close to the photo of the 1986 owner's guide. Remember that torque specification includes three things. Diameter of stud, condition of the threads and the torque value. The torque value by itself can be misleading since the thread condition is just as important.

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Lug Nut Torque settings 86 f150 shop manual

Originally Posted by Jsavare1
Can anyone tell me the lug torque spec for my ‘85 F250? 8 lug with dana 50 front. Cant find it anywhere online and have no owners manual
I know it is an old thread tu here is an 86 Ford Shop Manual

 
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