08-25-2019, 02:39 PM | #1 |
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Lug nuts
Did I read the lug nut should be 77 foot pounds?
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08-25-2019, 02:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Lug nuts
You may have read that somewhere, but, 50-55 is better. Your studs may not like the 77.
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08-25-2019, 09:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: Lug nuts
I’ve heard 64
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08-26-2019, 09:05 AM | #4 |
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Threaded fasteners can all be torqued to standard specs for the diameter and thread pitch of the joint. There are exceptions to some but it depends on how hard the material is. A rear axle is a good example.
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08-26-2019, 09:09 AM | #5 |
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And lest we forget, torquing is usually specified "lubricated' which gives a more consistent final torque.
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08-26-2019, 10:44 AM | #6 |
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Ditto
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08-26-2019, 08:48 PM | #8 |
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Re: Lug nuts
When replacing a wheel the other day I used the Crank/Lug Wrench to tighten the lugs. Using very strong pressure on the wrench I got out the Torque wrench and checked and all lugs were just about 55 lb-ft. The right tool for the job
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08-26-2019, 08:51 PM | #9 |
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Just remember that the impact wrench was not invented yet so everything was done by hand and that was sufficient.
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08-28-2019, 06:59 AM | #10 |
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Rather than concentrate on getting them so tight, just check them every so often. Just takes a minute or two.
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08-28-2019, 11:23 AM | #11 |
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08-28-2019, 11:57 AM | #12 |
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I've never seen a too tight engine last very long or go very fast . Over tightening causes friction and heat !!!!!!!
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08-28-2019, 12:18 PM | #13 |
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Ahhhhh, sooooo purdy if I tighten my lug nuts at 2 lbs, that equals very little friction, I then would go wicked fast.
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08-28-2019, 01:49 PM | #15 |
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Re: Lug nuts
Lug nut warning! See attached.
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