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Bored&Stroked · 07-30-2023, 10:09 AM

"I use a torque of 200 to 220 ft #'s, on a clean/dry taper, and re-torque several times until torque becomes stable. This is what I found worked best for me, but as orhers have already said, your methods and results may vary."

This is super important in that it is the TAPER that provides the bond/strength to the rear hub, not the key. Also, most folks don't have a torque wrench that goes up to 200 ft/lbs, that is mandatory. I have a big MAC torque wrench that goes to 250. I tighten mine to 200, drive around a bit (especially around corners where I get side loads), then retorque . . . then do it again.

07-30-2023, 10:09 AM	#21
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,906	Re: More Brakes, How Far To Cut Swage?? "I use a torque of 200 to 220 ft #'s, on a clean/dry taper, and re-torque several times until torque becomes stable. This is what I found worked best for me, but as orhers have already said, your methods and results may vary." This is super important in that it is the TAPER that provides the bond/strength to the rear hub, not the key. Also, most folks don't have a torque wrench that goes up to 200 ft/lbs, that is mandatory. I have a big MAC torque wrench that goes to 250. I tighten mine to 200, drive around a bit (especially around corners where I get side loads), then retorque . . . then do it again.