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bktoney 03-18-2006 08:31 AM

Torque Specs for Lug Nuts
 
I have a 2003 F150 FX4 with 17" cast aluminum wheels. I recently purchased a new air compressor with impact gun. Does anyone know the torque specs for these wheels so that I don't overtighten the lugs?

mizzleman 03-18-2006 09:30 AM

I believe it's around 95 ft-lbs. There are "torque sticks" that are made for use with impact guns that will break the torque when it reaches a certain range. I've seen the 80-100 lb "stick" used on lug nuts. I personally never use an impact for final tightening and always use a torque wrench to make sure I don't go over.

ranger88a 03-18-2006 09:34 AM

If you have 12mm studs, it's 100 ft. lbs, if you have 14mm studs, it's 130 ft. lbs.

preppypyro 03-18-2006 03:45 PM

Ranger got it on the nose. Alot of the time at our shop we give them an extra ten lbs. Just a little added assurance. :D

Racerguy 03-19-2006 12:22 AM

The shop manual that I have says 150 ft.lb. for the 14 mm studs.

afirecat 03-19-2006 01:05 AM


Originally Posted by bktoney
I have a 2003 F150 FX4 with 17" cast aluminum wheels. I recently purchased a new air compressor with impact gun. Does anyone know the torque specs for these wheels so that I don't overtighten the lugs?

Not to be rude but don't you have a manual?????????

preppypyro 03-19-2006 09:02 AM

I doublechecked the chart at work, racerguy you are right, it is 150 lbs for 14 mm studs.


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