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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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The wrench in the trunk for changing a flat...
got new locking lug nuts. what tension should i torque them to?

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Lug Nuts
It should be 80 ft lbs if im not mistaken?
 
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thanks. bump just to make sure
 
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My sedan says 85 lbs/ft
 
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Just tight enough....!
Originally Posted by molidor01
It should be 80 ft lbs if im not mistaken?
You're NOT mistaken it's 80 ft lbs, and never let anyone use an impact gun
while installing your wheels....ever!
Gary
 
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Coupe Factory Service Manual:
 
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Wow awesome thanks!!
 
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is the wrench in the trunk designed to torque at 80 ft/lbs? bc i just realized that the torque wrench i own does not have that high of a capacity.
 
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you need a new tourqe wrench
 
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so the wrench in the trunk is not designed to torque at 80 ft/lbs?
 
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^the wrench in your trunk, assuming it's the OEM lug wrench is not a torque wrench.
 
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