yungupgrade Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 So upon entering my driveway this morning I noticed my wheel was wobbly. Sure enough, the lugs had come loose on it. I had taken it to my mechanic yesterday to have my drum brakes looked at and maybe they just forgot to torque it back down to spec (which I think is unlikely though). The only other thing I could think of was that I overtorqued them after working on my drums with my impact gun and NOT in the star pattern. Regardless, I hand tightened them and then torqued them all to 94 lb-ft once the wheel was on the ground. Is this an ok amount or should I torque it higher? Really don't want my wheel to come off on the highway...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Factory spec is only 75 ft-lbs (65-90 on recheck) (102Nm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungupgrade Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 38 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: Factory spec is only 75 ft-lbs (65-90 on recheck) (102Nm) There was a thread here that said 85-100 ft-lbs is what to torque to, should i go loosen them? I have a long way to drive tomorrow just a little paranoid about it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 You should be fine at 94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Factory spec has changed dramatically over the years. 1988 ==> 75 ft. lbs. 1994 ==> 80 - 110 ft. lbs. 2000 ==> 85 - 115 ft. lbs. I use anti-seize on my wheel lugs, which calls for reducing the torque by 20% to 25%. I've been torquing to 90 ft. lbs. for decades and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Sounds to me like the mechanic didn't torque them. I usually don't share this because of comments I get, but I've been torquing the lug nuts on my CJ7 with 35" tires to 65 ft lbs for over 22 years, and never had a problem on or off road. I currently use a light coat of Tef-Gel anti-seize compound, and I use a torque wrench religiously, with the correct tightening pattern, and run the pattern twice per wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 65 foot-pounds with anti-seize is roughly equal to 80 to 85 foot-pounds with clean, dry threads. That's within spec. I also use a torque wrench. In fact, I carry a spare click-release torque wrench in my vehicles in case I need to change a flat on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zomeizter Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Does a light coat of WD40/liquid wrench count as anti-seize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, zomeizter said: Does a light coat of WD40/liquid wrench count as anti-seize? No, because it'll be evaporated within a month, and useless after a year or five. It is a lubricant, though, so the torque values should be reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zomeizter Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 6:46 PM, Eagle said: No, because it'll be evaporated within a month, and useless after a year or five. It is a lubricant, though, so the torque values should be reduced. Roger that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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