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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Question Lug Nuts


I sure do need some input as to how tight the lug nuts should be on a F250 SD, CC, Short bed PS. The owners manual says 150-165 ft/lbs but that just doesn't sound right.
I was also told that Ford sent out a letter saying that this figure was wrong and what to tighten them to but I didn't get it.
I always thought it was about 85-100 ft/lbs.
My local tire store says the same as the owners manual, but I just don't think they are up to date.
Can anyone give me some good ref or input.

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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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I always put 80# on a 1/2" lug nut. It would break long before you got to 150#
 
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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Go out to www.motorcraftservice.com and look at the most recent owners manual for your truck. I wouldn't be surprise if the 150-165 is correct. That is what the the torque is for my 04 150 and what it was for for my 01 F150.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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I just had the tires rotated on my F-350 and they said 150#.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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If it has 14x2.0 studs it is 150lbs. 12x1.75 is 100lbs. 1/2 in studs 100lbs. 9/16 in studs 140lbs.
 
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