1L243
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After reading all the comments I think we are still somewhere between 95 and 120 lbs... You would think it would be clearer than this...
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1L243 wrote:After reading all the comments I think we are still somewhere between 95 and 120 lbs... You would think it would be clearer than this...
Dexter Axle Service Manual go to page 72 for wheel torquing.
http://dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/6-8K......../600-8K_Complete_Service_Manual_1-12.pdf
Al-Ko Axle Service Manual go to page 24
http://www.al-kousa.com/pdf/ALKO_2kto7k_OM.pdf
I typically use a median value. Leaves room for retorquing.
Be careful of galling the aluminum if the wheels don't have a steel insert in the lug stud bore (HiSpec Brand).
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1L243
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Thanks for that I do have Dexter Axles it looks like they are saying between 90 and 120 lbs never to exceed 120 lbs. The aluminum wheel factor is still a mystery. Dexter says to contact the wheel manufacturer....
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BobWanderer
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I could be wrong, but I believe the higher torque for Aluminum wheels is for the NON tapered seat style lugs ??
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RCFlyer
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Grillmeister wrote:phillyg wrote:85-120 is a lot of latitude. I would torque to 100, recheck at 50 miles, and leave them alone.
Me Too!
Yep, what they said. Also, the aluminum wheesl on my F-350 torque to 150lbs., so aluminum can take it.
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garyhartaz
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What is the best torque wrench to use or what do you use?
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1L243
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I decided to go with 1st 25 lbs 2nd 50 lbs and final 110 lbs to split the difference between 90 and 120 lbs....
Good thing it's indoors........
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1L243
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I have three Craftsman two clickers and one gauge window. I can use the Craftsman clicker that goes up to 150 lbs on the trailer but I have a Storm that goes up to 250 lbs that I can use for both the trailer and the truck..
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RCFlyer wrote:Grillmeister wrote:phillyg wrote:85-120 is a lot of latitude. I would torque to 100, recheck at 50 miles, and leave them alone.
Me Too!
Yep, what they said. Also, the aluminum wheesl on my F-350 torque to 150lbs., so aluminum can take it.
Lookin forward to the Crab Festival!
The high torque on the wheels for a Superduty is due to the hub centering wheel. There is no taper so the lug nut pushes directly onto the flat surface of the wheel. That requires a higher torque than a wheel with a taper in the lug nut hole. The wheels with a taper are considered lug centric. Super duty OEM wheels are considered hub centric.
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