Am I the only one who uses a torque wrench?
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Yes people....its 150 lbs...not 85, not 100, not 120, not as tight as your impact goes. Do you really think the people at Ford just threw some B.S. number out there and that some number you pulled out of your azz is better?
No offence to anyone, but Jesus, the people who came up with that number probably know a little more about the trucks than any of us. Whoever came up with the number probably has a damn good reason for it.
No offence to anyone, but Jesus, the people who came up with that number probably know a little more about the trucks than any of us. Whoever came up with the number probably has a damn good reason for it.
Last edited by Bartak1; Mar 24, 2009 at 05:57 PM.
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Yes people....its 150 lbs...not 85, not 100, not 120, not as tight as your impact goes. Do you really think the people at Ford just threw some B.S. number out there and that some number you pulled out of your azz is better?
No offence to anyone, but Jesus, the people who came up with that number probably know a little more about the trucks than any of us. Whoever came up with the number probably has a damn good reason for it.
No offence to anyone, but Jesus, the people who came up with that number probably know a little more about the trucks than any of us. Whoever came up with the number probably has a damn good reason for it.
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I can't believe how many people are going less then recommend 150. Yeah they might not ever fall off even at 120 but damn there is a reason they are to be at 150 like Bartak1 said.
I can't believe how many people are going less then recommend 150. Yeah they might not ever fall off even at 120 but damn there is a reason they are to be at 150 like Bartak1 said.
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I've always used torque wrenches on all lugnuts and applications where proper bolt/nut torque is VERY important.
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Yes people....its 150 lbs...not 85, not 100, not 120, not as tight as your impact goes. Do you really think the people at Ford just threw some B.S. number out there and that some number you pulled out of your azz is better?
No offence to anyone, but Jesus, the people who came up with that number probably know a little more about the trucks than any of us. Whoever came up with the number probably has a damn good reason for it.
No offence to anyone, but Jesus, the people who came up with that number probably know a little more about the trucks than any of us. Whoever came up with the number probably has a damn good reason for it.
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When ever I put my wheels on (saleen or stock) I torque them down and put the wrench in the back seat for a few days, then every day or so when I get home, I re torque them a few times...people get in my truck and ask what am I working on 
Love my craftsman digitorques...
BTW-Problem with tire shops is no one really cares, the guy making $8 an hour to mount tires really doesn't care, the boss or owner might but how often do you get them working on your ride, I hate cheesy tires shops and real professional tire shops are rarer than white diamonds...at least in my neck of the woods.
Love my craftsman digitorques...
BTW-Problem with tire shops is no one really cares, the guy making $8 an hour to mount tires really doesn't care, the boss or owner might but how often do you get them working on your ride, I hate cheesy tires shops and real professional tire shops are rarer than white diamonds...at least in my neck of the woods.
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the only reason the ford garage can mount 22's in because they finally had to buy a new machine for the harley f150's i have to take my rims 30 miles to get them mounted, guess that's what ya get for living in the sticks
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there isn't even as shop in my town that can fit a 20x10 rim on their machine the only reason the ford garage can mount 22's in because they finally had to buy a new machine for the harley f150's i have to take my rims 30 miles to get them mounted, guess that's what ya get for living in the sticks
the only reason the ford garage can mount 22's in because they finally had to buy a new machine for the harley f150's i have to take my rims 30 miles to get them mounted, guess that's what ya get for living in the sticksOh yeah, I torque to 175LBS......**** on the factory
