Pumper253
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• Myrtle Beach, SC, USA |
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• Registered on 10/14/2004 |
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 Posted:2/5/2005 08:46 |
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Does it matter if the tightening of the lug nuts is performed when the wheels are cold or hot? |
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J-Douglas
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• San Antonio, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 3/18/2004 |
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Posted:2/5/2005 09:58 |
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Good question....
I would assume that it is better to set the wheels to 165 when they are COLD since heat tends to allow everything to expand. Thus, not allowing a true reading of 165. I would just do it when they're not too heated up.
5.5" Fabtech, 37x12.5x17 BFG AllTerrains, 17x9 Helo Maxx 8 Chrome. 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel. |
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ROBERTH
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2003 |
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• 62 posts |
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Posted:2/5/2005 16:37 |
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The Sears Torque wrench is great! Don't forget to turn it back to "0" when you are done per the instructions so that it stays as accurate as possible.
165# is the ticket!
Torque then when they are cool, not hot! |
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RATEDX
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• hooksett, NH, USA |
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• Registered on 6/1/2004 |
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Posted:2/6/2005 07:49 |
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i would say that something is wrong with the reading on that torque wrench. my 70lbs 12 year old can torque 130. i also recommend a CRAFTSMAN dial torque wrench. it's worth every penney (cheaper than rotors and a mechanic bill). make sure it's NEW or recently calibrated because after some time they will go off calibration, |
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Andy Anderson
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• Jacksonville, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/17/2005 |
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Posted:2/6/2005 16:50 |
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I have an older craftman torque wrench, needle type. I may simply be damaged or just worn out. I am going to look at the new craftmen dial type this week. |
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Richard Smith
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• Knoxville, TN, USA |
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• Registered on 10/4/2003 |
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Posted:2/7/2005 07:40 |
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To do all 24 lug nuts is lot. I slip a 3 foot pipe on the end of my torque wrench to save my arm and back. It also allows a smooth application of torque to more accurately tighten the lug nuts. I now use this method on my Mustang and Travel Trailer and it works great. |
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Orf
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• Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/29/2003 |
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Posted:2/8/2005 07:40 |
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| Quote: | I've always used the dial type torque wrenches,I have one that goes to 150 but Sears has a nice one that goes to 250 for under $100 USD that I'm going to purchase.
Craftsman 1/2" drive torque wrench |
That is the one I bought. I also bought a 21 mm, deep well socket, and a 4" extension, just for it. I keep it stowed on board always, and even made the guys at NTB use it when I had them put the new rims and tires on my Ex. I check the lugs every 2 or 3 weeks, just for peace of mind. |
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Pumper253
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• Myrtle Beach, SC, USA |
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• Registered on 10/14/2004 |
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Posted:2/8/2005 15:10 |
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There are some hard-core mechanics that say using an extension will give a false reading, and a correction must be factored in.
Is this true, or just an old-wives tale? |
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Orf
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• Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/29/2003 |
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Posted:2/9/2005 06:42 |
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Torque on one end of the extension should equal torque on the other (one of Newton's Laws). If there is any loss, I imagine it would be minimal. If it were true, wouldn't a deep well socket be subject to the same theory? It's been a long time since I studied that in college.  |
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Andy Anderson
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• Jacksonville, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/17/2005 |
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Posted:2/9/2005 10:55 |
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I would think that the extension(s) could be used to get to the desired #, then you could go back with the wrench w/o any extension and see where it reads. The only need for the extension is to get TO the #, once there the wrench by itself should read the #. |
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