wheel studs
wheel studs
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My understanding is if you use oil or antisieze on the lugs, when you torque them, you do not get the proper torque.
I have never used anything on my lugs and had no problem removing the nuts, especially since I regularly rotate the tires. As for rust, I don't remember seeing it on any of my trucks. Even the 90 I had with 160k miles on it.
I have never used anything on my lugs and had no problem removing the nuts, especially since I regularly rotate the tires. As for rust, I don't remember seeing it on any of my trucks. Even the 90 I had with 160k miles on it.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: West Cornwall, CT
Wheel lugnut torque is usually specified for clean, unlubricated studs. Antisieze lubricant would cause the studs to tighten (strain) a bit more for a given torque. I think the number is something like 10% less torque needed for a lubricated fastener when compared to an unlubricated one.
I have always used antisieze on wheel studs and any other threaded fastener that could get corroded. So far this has worked OK.
Lou Braun
I have always used antisieze on wheel studs and any other threaded fastener that could get corroded. So far this has worked OK.
Lou Braun
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Ottawa, IL
I used it on my lugs on the front of my truck after I did a brake job. Then I had second thoughts about it. I guess I will leave it on for now, but I will keep a close eye on them to make sure they stay tight.
