Torque spec...

Discussion in 'Technical' started by T.L., Jun 7, 2007.

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  1. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

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    How much torque do you guys like to torque your lug-nuts on your Maverick/Comets?...
     
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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I torqued mine around 65lbs on steel wheels.
     
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    Torque? On wheels? Waste of my time. I just tighten the "piss" out of them. Ain't been wrong yet in thirty years.
     
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    Shinysideup Chillin the most

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    90 ftlb
     
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    LOL!!! :rofl:
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    i use a 100 lb torque stick.
     
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    1/2 in wheel studs should be torqued to 100ft lbs regardless of wheel.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    65-100ft.lbs. sounds like a Torque spec... :huh:

    ...:yup: ...
     
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    Whatever keeps the wheel on the car.

    As long as you're not damaging the wheel, and you torque them evenly, it shouldn't be a problem. 65 is kinda low. Anywhere from 85 to 100 is what I've always seen.
     
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  11. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Torque Spec: Good-N-Tight
     
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  13. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    that is the same Torque Technique that is used in Germany

    Goodenticht
     
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    100 lb torque stick
     
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    Me too. 90-100 on almost anything (passenger car anyway).
     
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