Sorry for bringing up old stuff, but most of the old threads are not searchable anymore...

Anyway, can someone remind me what is the torque spec for the lug nuts on a Gen II? TIA.

 

The '01 are 150 ft lbs.
I think the '00's are also.
I believe the 99's are 100 ft. lbs. because of the 12mm lug nuts

 

Around 135 to 145 lb. ft. I'm sure somebody will post exact spec.

 

It also states the lbs on the lug nut itself

 

110 ft/lbs on the 99--12mm studs

150 ft/lbs on the 00/01 14 mm studs

Dan

 

I've been running my 00' at 120 lbs. and have had no problems. If you get stuck changing a tire in the side of the road, and have only the wrench that comes with the jack, you will regret the 150 lbs spec.

 

Same here. They aren't gonna come loose at 120 lbs....

 

but I think he wanted the 'book' answer. I only torque mine to 110 ft/lbs.

Dan

 

Thanks Guys! Yes, I was looking for the "official" torque spec. It still boggles the mind that Ford apparently believes the average person can loosen lug nuts torqued to 150 ft/lb with the little stubby lug wrench they throw in the truck...

 

Maybe some of you guys should hit the gym more often.

Seriously, a friend of mine with 2001 Lighnting recently broke a lug off when installing wheel locks. He was using a torque wrench set at 150lb.

Dealer fixed under warranty. Apparently, it takes something like four hours to replace the broken lug.

 

Isn't changing tires beside the road what roadside assistance is for ? Seriously though, I torque mine to 150 ft lbs and I have no problem breaking them loose at the track with a 12 inch 4 way and I am by no means a body builder.

 

i've always heard that you dont torque down wheel locks like those for our trucks.. anyone else?

brooks