Torquing your nuts

[slaughterj]

A couple of nut-torquing questions:
1. What's is the correct torque setting?
2. What's the nut size?
3. What's a good torque wrench or ratchet to get (reasonable cost)?

 

[Steve Ferguson]

If you have a contact at Snap-On (not strap-on) I hear they have premium products? There was a member in our region who bought out a race shop and he had a crap load of tools and equipment for sale. Let me know if you want his number?

 

[GTS Dean]

Stevie, I had such high hopes for you on this one. With all your high-level DC contacts, I was certain that you would be a shoe-in for resident tech expert.

The nuts torque to 90-100 lb-ft. They are 3/4" or 19mm.

 

[slaughterj]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Steve Ferguson:
If you have a contact at Snap-On (not strap-on) I hear they have premium products? There was a member in our region who bought out a race shop and he had a crap load of tools and equipment for sale. Let me know if you want his number?

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Strap-on, nice

Sure, drop me his #.

 

[slaughterj]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GTS Dean:

The nuts torque to 90-100 lb-ft. They are 3/4" or 19mm.

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Thanks for the info (thought it was 90 but couldn't remember, plus I needed the other info).

 

[V10 MOJO]

OUCH

 

[jcaspar1]

FYI also:
Torque first to 45ft-lb in above pattern. Then repeat to 90.

 

[Viper Wizard]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Steve Ferguson:
If you have a contact at Snap-On (not strap-on)
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95 ft.lbs.

 

[VIPER BIT]

I agree with rdustman!

 

[Andy]

Harbor freight often has decent deals on reasonable tools. Sometimes they have real schlock, but the prices are usually very good. They have a 1/2 inch torque wrench that is $20, but often goes on sale for $10. It's probably not that accurate, but I trust it for my wheel nuts. I bring it to events, and figure if I lose it, it's no big deal. I've seen other peope with it at vca events, so I'm not nuts about my nuts.

Here's a link to it

I have a better quality 3/8 inch one I use for other stuff like spark plugs.

 

[Marv S]

FYI......Recommended pattern ......

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[slaughterj]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by VIPER BIT:
I agree with rdustman!

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Wouldn't hurt him though, he has no nuts to torque!

 

[slaughterj]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andy:
Harbor freight often has decent deals on reasonable tools. Sometimes they have real schlock, but the prices are usually very good. They have a 1/2 inch torque wrench that is $20, but often goes on sale for $10. It's probably not that accurate, but I trust it for my wheel nuts. I bring it to events, and figure if I lose it, it's no big deal. I've seen other peope with it at vca events, so I'm not nuts about my nuts.

Here's a link to it

I have a better quality 3/8 inch one I use for other stuff like spark plugs.


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Thanks for the info. Per their site, they have 2 3/4 inch torque wrenches, the cheaper of which is here: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=808

 

[BUD]

I once did when the bike seat fell off.