Lug Nuts
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Topic: Lug Nuts
Posted By: johnandwendee
Subject: Lug Nuts
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 12:11am
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I have been using a lug nut wrench to check the lug nuts. A friend told me recently that a torque wrench was better ... less chance of breaking the lugs. If that is true, what torque force should be used?
Thanks John ------------- John and Wendee Bracebridge, Ontario Canada |
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 12:55am
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Posted By: johnandwendee
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 7:57am
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Thanks Marwayne, I have owned a Forest River product for eight years or more --- both trailers had the same notice you kindly sent me. The problem was that I thought a "lug" wrench was a "torque" wrench. Showed my ignorance obviously. thanks John ------------- John and Wendee Bracebridge, Ontario Canada |
Posted By: mrharrybay
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:11am
Posted By: mrharrybay
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:21am
 Here's the torque specs from my owners manual, does anyone know what size wrench is used for lug nuts?
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Posted By: mrharrybay
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:25am
| P.S.--oops, sorry about the blank message posted above inadvertently. I can't seem to find out how to delete, so admins please feel free to delete. Thanks. |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:29am
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Mine takes a 3/4" socket. You'll need to get a deep socket or extend it to get out far enough for the wrench handle. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: mrharrybay
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 10:31am
| Terrific, I'll go get one and take a look. Thanks very much. |