Lug nuts and torque
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Lug nuts and torque
I am getting a bit frustrated. I have a 2002 f105 2x4 and it has (5) 14mm lugs. I call the dealer to find out what size socket i need to get my lug nuts off and what torque they should be set at and I keep getting a different answer.
I looked up torque charts and they tell me 1997-03 is 19mm lug nut and 100 torque. 2003 (6 lugs) 21mm and 147 torque.
Ok fine I go to the store and buy a 19mm socket and it is too small. so the guy there says that trucks are usually 21mm so we try that and it fits.
Now what torque do I put it at? Anyone have any idea? Does the lug NUT size have anything to do with the torque?
Char
I looked up torque charts and they tell me 1997-03 is 19mm lug nut and 100 torque. 2003 (6 lugs) 21mm and 147 torque.
Ok fine I go to the store and buy a 19mm socket and it is too small. so the guy there says that trucks are usually 21mm so we try that and it fits.
Now what torque do I put it at? Anyone have any idea? Does the lug NUT size have anything to do with the torque?
Char
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Originally Posted by mudslingerford
we dont need no stink torque measurement, i agree with rauol. i do all my own work, so itry to get them on there snug, but i also keep in mind that i will have to get them back off someday. my usual setting is both arms and a good push
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Satisfaction of a job well done
Originally Posted by mudslingerford
we dont need no stink torque measurement, i agree with rauol. i do all my own work, so itry to get them on there snug, but i also keep in mind that i will have to get them back off someday. my usual setting is both arms and a good push
I use a torque wrench for almost every job, not because I don't have the "feel", but because the consequences of over or under tightening are more time consuming than doing it right and I enjoy the satifaction of a job well done.
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torque it, torque it! Always a good idea to use torque wrench, might be a good idea to carry cheater bar for out on the road removal. I cant imangine the Germans putting a engine together with the "elbow clicking torque method" Not a must but a good preventive maintance practice! Also may keep wheels from falling off!