deputydog95

i know you can probably just sockem down, but I've got a torque wrench so might as well do it right.

Bryan Hughes

Its in your owners manual and I think it said 130 mn. I would double check this!!!!

Tool Pants

96 foot pounds for us non metric people.

deputydog95

Thanks. Didn't figure it would be in the manual.

chitownbob

i put it at 100 to be safe.

Bobby

rdstemler

Would 500 ft/lbs be 5 times safer????

Bill_C4S

Assuming you were serious...and equipped with either a geared ratchet to achieve 500 ft/lbs...or the air system to realise such, herewith my thoughts:

Only if you think metal seperating form metal is a good idea. The bolts are designed for 96 ft/lbs. Yes there will be a higher max design torque load, but pushing out to 500 ft/lbs is singulalry unwise. More than likely you'll over load the nut head...and then you'll discover the concept of sheering...

Palting

Stem was tongue in cheek. I believe what he meant was that the safest is the specified torque, not more, not less. Just 96.

RJFabCab

Say, Bryan, SWEEEEEEET looking ride BTW.

Did you have the factory paint the wheels?

jyoteen

I do believe that the wheel locks that come with the car should be at torqued lower. At about 53 ft. lbs.

That's what I've been told.

rdstemler

You are correct Palting. These engineerin gguys figure out torque specs for a reason. Too little could be as bad as too much!! That's why I bring my glasses to the track. So I can read my torque wrench!

rost12

Pardon my noob questions...

Would this be a sufficient torque wrench? Are there any specific brands that are above the competition that I should look for? What else do I need to go with the torque wrench, i.e. sockets and what sizes? Thanks a lot

deputydog95

Is that accurate about the wheel lock only being torqued to 53 pounds?

chitownbob

I believe that most torque wrenches are accurate within +/- 4 pounds. Thats why I torque it up to 100. Im sure a couple pounds over will not hurt anything but 10 or 20 will.

Bobby

rdstemler

That Sears model looks to be OK!!! You can spend lots more (Snap On, etc.) but your nuts may not be able to tell any difference. Your wallet may, however!

Ask the guys at your dealership or garage what they prefer. They use them all the time and have no reason to steer you wrong!