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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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front wheel torque wrench

I have been reading on here about doing a front brake job on my 04 F150. I have the 2wd model with 6 lug nuts so to either change or turn the rotors require removing the rotor/hub. I have read that when reinstalling the spindle nut it requires 295 lbs of torque. I don't want to buy a $300 torque wrench just to do this job, what are the options?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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take it to someone that has one or barrow one.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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I know in my area Advance Auto parts has tools for almost every job that can be borrowed or rented for a period of time. They may have it also you could look into a few other tool rental places that may have the wrench you need.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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As coskid said, most auto stores will borrow/rent you tools. Also, just so you know you cannot reuse the spindle nut, you will have to buy new ones.
 
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