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RickRacer
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torque spec for lug nuts?
Hey Guys, What's the right torque spec for lug nuts for aluminum rims on a 66 Fairlane?
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Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:23 pm |
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63 fairlane 500
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I would go 100 - 110 foot pounds and retorque after 100 miles. _________________ 1963 Fairlane Sports Coupe
1963 Falcon Sprint Convertible
1969 Mustang Coupe
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Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:53 pm |
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mygirls63
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quote:
Originally posted by 63 fairlane 500:
I would go 100 - 110 foot pounds and retorque after 100 miles.
With the factory 7/16" wheel studs??
Go with what the wheel manufacturer reccomends. _________________ Scott
1963 Fairlane Mini tub 10pt cage New 408" C4 Canfield 195CC heads Comp solid roller Victor Jr. 9" w/4.11? gears Moser spool & 35 spline axles. www.marksullense85carburetors.com
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Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:58 pm |
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GerryProctor
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Originally posted by mygirls63:
With the factory 7/16" wheel studs??
Go with what the wheel manufacturer reccomends.
Well, yes. But are you sure on the 7/16 studs? I'm not as familiar with all Ford assemblies, but the common Ford stud is 1/2, in which case, 100lb/ft would be your target. If they are 7/16 then 80-85 lb/ft would be the target.
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Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:33 am |
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fairlaniac
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Pro Stars
Weld reccommends 90 ft/lbs on the SST shank type lugs used with my Pro Stars. _________________ Doug Bender
1966 Fairlane 427/484 Stroker - Tremec TKX
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Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:38 am |
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RickRacer
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OK guys, I'll check what size the studs are and then decide, but I've got the same set up as fairlaniac so might go with the 90 ft/lbs. At least I'll be in the ball park with 90.
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Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:01 pm |
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mygirls63
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Location: Kansas |
quote:
Originally posted by GerryProctor:
quote:
Originally posted by mygirls63:
With the factory 7/16" wheel studs??
Go with what the wheel manufacturer reccomends.
Well, yes. But are you sure on the 7/16 studs? I'm not as familiar with all Ford assemblies, but the common Ford stud is 1/2, in which case, 100lb/ft would be your target. If they are 7/16 then 80-85 lb/ft would be the target.
The 66 may be 1/2". Not my call.
Over torque the studs, they will stretch, then break. So I still say follow the wheel manufacturer's suggestion.
But it ain't my car. _________________ Scott
1963 Fairlane Mini tub 10pt cage New 408" C4 Canfield 195CC heads Comp solid roller Victor Jr. 9" w/4.11? gears Moser spool & 35 spline axles. www.marksullense85carburetors.com
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Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:14 pm |
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First Car... My 67 500
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"Old Timers Guide"
According to our old timers guide at my work in a Tire Shop. It is 80 lbs to 100 lbs, if i remember correctly I torque by fairlane to 80lbs. i have aluminum coke mags for what its worth.
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Tue Aug 17, 2010 11:05 am |
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