Check your lug nuts!

[G-FORCE]

Is that a wet (lubricated, wd-40) or dry specification?

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[jasonstang]

Why do you say it's lazy?

There is no need to torque to 150 ftlbs on a car this type. They put 150 simply because they are big lugs and can handle it.

lol ok all knowing ford engineer :lol:

Wheel venders can confirm this too. It has been discussed over and over in the tire section but I guess you guys don't go there.

 

[Hack]

There is no need to torque to 150 ftlbs on a car this type. They put 150 simply because they are big lugs and can handle it.


Wheel venders can confirm this too. It has been discussed over and over in the tire section but I guess you guys don't go there.

I guess the two of us have different ideas about why you torque a fastener. My understanding is that the bolt behaves like a spring. You torque it in order to apply a preload. This preload stretches the bolt and ensures that the clamp load is never zero. If you have a large diameter bolt and you don't torque it sufficiently, you don't end up stretching the bolt as much and it's more likely that the nut will back itself off.

 

[B17drvr]

Is that a wet (lubricated, wd-40) or dry specification?

Dry

 

[goodkid]

Anyone experiencing some problems with the front lug nuts be set in so far relative to the fenders? I have a fairly deep socket, but damn. Can you use an extension with a torque wrench?

 

[ForTehNguyen]

yes you can use an extension, dont use a wobble one for accurate torque

 

[Coronado]

yes you can use an extension, dont use a wobble one for accurate torque

Most guys, including myself, when adding an extension add around 5 ft lbs depending on length of the extension.

Ex: I torque Class 8 truck lug nuts to 550, adding about 10 ft lbs for the big ass extension I always use as well.

 

[goodkid]

Cool. Thanks

 

[M5944]

What size is the lug nut?

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