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Old 07-07-2016, 12:42 PM   #1
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Default Lug nut torque

What is the proper torque for the lug nuts on my '41 Ford?
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Old 07-07-2016, 01:38 PM   #2
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I use 75 lbs ft. Some use a little tighter, but 75 seems to work for me.

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Old 07-07-2016, 01:45 PM   #3
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Default Re: Lug nut torque

This has been discussed at length.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ghten+lug+nuts

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...t=wheel+torque
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Old 07-07-2016, 02:12 PM   #4
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Thanks guys. Fordy, I tried to find this discussion but couldn't. Thanks
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Old 07-07-2016, 03:39 PM   #5
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I use 75 lbs ft. Some use a little tighter, but 75 seems to work for me.

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Same here . Never lost a wheel/tire in 45 yrs.!
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