how much to torque wheels?

[ProtegePower]

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My rear left wheel seized once, couldn't get it loose trying the usual methods, but when I got new tires I assume they were finally able to get it off. Didn't get any funny looks picking the car up either.
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[aMaff]

Eh, they tend to get siezed on every now and then. Just takes a couple swift kicks to get it dislodged.

 

[MP5_Joe]

I like to put anti-seize on the lugs, but not to much. Never had a problem, been doing it for years to my own, and customer vehicles.

 

[aMaff]

also a good policy, but that changes the torque specs some. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the 'wet' torque spec should be

 

[MP5_Joe]

I always did normal. If it still felt a little loose, then I put 5 or so more. Unless I'm at work... cuz 5 ftlbs isn't gunna make a huge differance at 500 ftlbs per nut x 10

 

[joneb4evr]

Yea, I've done that "jumping on the bar" trick. Works ever time!

 

[MonkeyBone]

Yea, I've done that "jumping on the bar" trick. Works ever time!

Or you can take a 10 foot pole over your ratchet handle..

and for seized wheels...put a bit of grease where the wheel sits..only a tiny coat...it does wonderful things!

I always torque my nuts at ~90 lbs and never got any problems

 

[joneb4evr]

Yea, I use the "Cross" wrench. I'll put the stick of the jack into one of the ends and use it for leverage also.

 

[Sveivo]

Or you can take a 10 foot pole over your ratchet handle..

and for seized wheels...put a bit of grease where the wheel sits..only a tiny coat...it does wonderful things!

I always torque my nuts at ~90 lbs and never got any problems

(evil) Sorry, I just had to.

 

[delguini]

Bahahahahahha
and i dont blame you!
hilarious and i didnt even notice that!

 

[MonkeyBone]

Hahahaha never tought of that one!!!