As I was leaving the lot of the dealership where I work, I noticed a 99 L sitting in the service area to be worked on. I saw a major dent on the passenger side of the front fender.

While I was looking it over, John Gentery (the service writer) told me that the owner did not re-torque the rims after 500 miles. Because the rims were not re-tightened, they came loose and while making a turn the wheel came off and put a rather large wheel size crease in the fender.

I said, "WHAT?" John told me that it is in the manual that after 500 miles on a new Lightning, the rims MUST BE re-tightened.

I thought that I would let everyone know.

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P.S. I tried to find any such info. in the manual and was not successful.

Just passing along something that might have a potential danger.
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Jim

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Black 00, Superchip, clear fronts
Airaid, chrome wheels, AIM 2" drop shackles
Super whites
2000 E320
1993 Cobra R
1959 Corvette
1949 Plymouth
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[This message has been edited by FORDSALES (edited 06-04-2000).]

 

I would have to see that in writing,

If true the government would "demand" BIG yellow stickers on the steering wheel as folks picked up their trucks.

Can't believe everything you hear.
Never hear of this in any new car I've purchased. BUT I could be wrong, been wrong before.

 

Seeing how the dealer replaced my fuel pump at 2000 miles, they had better have done this if needed. I can say lawsuit really easy

But I don't buy it... sounds like hog wash

Brad


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* 99.5 Black Lightning
* Personal Best ¼ Mile 13.82 @ 99.98 Mph
* Ohio Plate SVT2GO
* Sal’s Chip and Filter
* Interceptor Trans
* All three Factory options for 99
* Factory CD Changer
* Class 3 Towing Hitch
* Factory Tonneau Cover
* 8" Bazooka Tubs
* Kenwood 80 watt *2 amp
* Viper 550 Alarm w/ remote start
* 97 F-150 Extended Cab 4.2L V-6 daily driver

Injection is nice, but I'd rather be blown. 99 Lightning, the best of both worlds!

 

I remember seeing someting about checking torque on lugs after 500 miles if equipped with aluminum wheels in more than one auto's manual, I would imagine the same would apply to a Lightning.

 

Does anyone know the proper torque setting (lbs.) for the lugs are?

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1999 Red Ford SVT Lightning
Build Number: #2134
Build Date: 6-9-99
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Power Surge Performance Chip
Power Surge Performance Air Filter Kit
Dual 2 Chamber Flowmasters
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Other Cars:
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda 440 Six Pack
Dad's Car: 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe

 

I got nervous regarding what I saw today that I went down to a large tire store and they looked up the torque to use.

They could not find a Lightning but they noticed almost all trucks are set at 100 ft. lbs. They found two of my lug nuts loose. They also told me that they recommend re-torqueing after 100 miles after changing over to new alloy wheels.

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Jim

jim@jimshaw.cc
www.cars-n-trucks.com/lightning.htm
Black 00, Superchip, clear fronts
Airaid, chrome wheels, AIM 2" drop shackles
Super whites
2000 E320
1993 Cobra R
1959 Corvette
1949 Plymouth
Looking for a better paying job to support my L

 

Torque settings for the '99 12mm lugs are 100 lbs. and the '00 14mm lugs are 150 lbs.

 

This post struck me because I "brushed" a curb just enough to take the balance off of my right rear wheel,so I went and had it re-balanced and the guy at the shop told me to bring it back in after about 100 miles or so to have the lugs checked because "aluminum wheels have been know to loosen up"...Umm ok?
Needless to say I had them checked just to be safe.

Hitman<-----One no speedin,speed limit obeyin' ****!

 

Could you please explain the term "****" for us, Hitman?

 

Could you please explain the no speedin part?

 

Torque, as per SVT

On the 1999's is 100 ft. lbs.

On the 2000's is 150 ft. lbs.

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Jim

jim@jimshaw.cc

www.cars-n-trucks.com/lightning.htm
Black 00, Superchip, clear corners, super whites
Airaid w/Big Mouth filter, chrome wheels, AIM 2" drop shackles
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette, 1949 Plymouth Coupe

Looking for a better paying job to support my L