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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Wheel torque specification?
Is there a published torque specification for wheel lug nuts? My truck is a 72, F250 (8 lug).

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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70-115 ft-lbs. I usually set it right at 115; 70 seems a little light to me.
 
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i like german torque specs add one four way aplly torque to the tune of two grunts, remove four way.
 
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If you've got aluminum wheels, go at least 100lbs.
 
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