Lug nut torque...
05-01-2007, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Takhteh
Go to SEARS. I think it's the second time I ever went to SEARS for anything, but they DO KNOW torque-wrenches! 
Forget what model I got, though.
Forget what model I got, though.
05-01-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucino
I went there today but the last one they had was leaking oil and the reviews (only 4) online wasn't appealing. but it's on sale for $65, until 5/5/07
go get one on sale at harbor freight tools, i've had mine for seven years and no issues. i thought it was a disposable tool cuz of the el cheapo price at first but somehow it turned out to be a damn good investment. LOL
05-01-2007, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
what? why so high?
they're duraluminum... not the chromie stock ones.
i torque mine to 75ft-lbs and retorque after 10 miles.
they're duraluminum... not the chromie stock ones.
i torque mine to 75ft-lbs and retorque after 10 miles.
+1 same here
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05-01-2007, 10:33 PM
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ive got a calibrated elbow , so mine are torqued to feels right.
i know this is an old thread but anyone recommend a torque wrench for the extended rays lugs
10-16-2007, 11:22 AM
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Never used a torque wrench in my life. I cut an aluminum pipe just slightly longer than my stock tire iron to use as a breaker bar & to tighten my lug nuts. It works great for me and never had any issues. I autox my Z every month and I usually re-torque the lug nuts after a few runs just to make sure everything is still tight, and they do stay tight.
10-17-2007, 08:23 AM
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After never using a torque wrench on my old cars I bought one for this car (craftsman $69.99). I was really surprised how little pressure is needed to get to 85 ft lbs. I bet I put like 200 ft lbs on my old car/lugs.
10-17-2007, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Nucleus
After never using a torque wrench on my old cars I bought one for this car (craftsman $69.99). I was really surprised how little pressure is needed to get to 85 ft lbs. I bet I put like 200 ft lbs on my old car/lugs.
10-18-2007, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by xxxlino
any good torque wrenches? between $30-$50 range? which torque wrenches u have?
10-20-2007, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by xxxlino
any good torque wrenches? between $30-$50 range? which torque wrenches u have?
I've been using this one for a number of years...
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/tw605.jsp
$30+shipping
10-20-2007, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Nucleus
After never using a torque wrench on my old cars I bought one for this car (craftsman $69.99). I was really surprised how little pressure is needed to get to 85 ft lbs. I bet I put like 200 ft lbs on my old car/lugs.
Your tq wrench probably is about 18-24 inches long right? If you were using a 1ft long 1/2" drive ratchet to tq the lug nuts, itd only take half the force needed with the tq wrench. The longer the wrench the easier it is to tq.
