Wheel Stud question

[merc]

Does anyone know the torque in pounds for the marauder wheel nuts? The second question is what is the manufacture and model of your torque wrench. I was looking at a split beam wrench. Check the link below.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/pi_c3fr250f.jsp

[Fourth Horseman]

Does anyone know the torque in pounds for the marauder wheel nuts? The second question is what is the manufacture and model of your torque wrench. I was looking at a split beam wrench. Check the link below.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/pi_c3fr250f.jsp

I torque to 95 lb.ft as per the shop manaul. I use Craftsman torque wrenches. For light duty use like I give them they're fine. Wish I could afford a set of SnapOn tools, but I'm poor. ;)

[BK_GrandMarquis]

I have a Craftsman wrench too. Haven't had it long but it's working out fine so far.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=TOOL&pid=00944600000&bidsite=&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

I keep forgetting to zero it out when I'm done with it. :(

[Fourth Horseman]

I have a Craftsman wrench too. Haven't had it long but it's working out fine so far.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=TOOL&pid=00944600000&bidsite=&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

I keep forgetting to zero it out when I'm done with it. :(

I didn't know I was supposed to set it back to zero when I'm done with it. Why is that, anyway?

[Rider90]

I just make them finger-tight

[RF Overlord]

95 ft-lbs...

I lost the instructions years ago, but my recollection is that you're supposed to set the wrench back to something less than 20 ft-lbs to relieve tension on the big spring inside. If you leave it set too high for a long time, the spring will eventually stretch and the wrench will no longer be accurate.

[BK_GrandMarquis]

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I have a Craftsman wrench too. Haven't had it long but it's working out fine so far.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...UseBVCookie=Yes (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=TOOL&pid=00944600000&bidsite=&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes)

I keep forgetting to zero it out when I'm done with it. :(
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95 ft-lbs...

I lost the instructions years ago, but my recollection is that you're supposed to set the wrench back to something less than 20 ft-lbs to relieve tension on the big spring inside. If you leave it set too high for a long time, the spring will eventually stretch and the wrench will no longer be accurate.
Exactly what he said. :up:

[Fourth Horseman]

Good to know. Thanks guys!