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lonnieleo
03-29-2007, 12:00 PM
Anyone know the proper wheel torque specs for the MM? Just painted the calipers and need to put the wheels back on
magindat
03-29-2007, 12:11 PM
I've always used 80 on Aluminum wheels. Retorque after 10 miles or so...

Don't know if that's the official spec, but I haven't broken studs or lost any wheels in the last 20 odd years!!!
KillJoy
03-29-2007, 12:14 PM
I put mine to German Specs:

Gudentight :up:

Never had any issues :D

KillJoy
lonnieleo
03-29-2007, 12:31 PM
Is gudentight with or without an extension?
KillJoy
03-29-2007, 12:42 PM
Is gudentight with or without an extension?


Using the provided Lug Nut Wrench that is attatched to the Factory Jack :up:

KillJoy
Mike
03-29-2007, 01:43 PM
I think the BRB says 75.
MM2004
03-29-2007, 01:43 PM
Torque them to 95 - 110 Ft.\Lbs.

You'll be OK.

Mike.
ctrlraven
03-29-2007, 02:33 PM
I do 95 Ft.\Lbs. and re-check them every 1K miles.
RF Overlord
03-29-2007, 02:40 PM
MM2004 is correct. ^^^
Dragcity
03-29-2007, 06:01 PM
75 lb in the air(, hold that wheel..... 85 on the ground....go around one mere time at 95...

Ford says 95....
merc
03-29-2007, 06:41 PM
Torque them to 95 - 110 Ft.\Lbs.

You'll be OK.

Mike.

That's the same torque spec I use, but be carefull, anything over 140 could break the studs. Ask me how I know. :argue:
Merc-O-matic
03-29-2007, 07:19 PM
100 is the magic number!

Gotta Love It!:eek:
fastblackmerc
03-29-2007, 07:25 PM
100 foot pounds and check the torque after 100 miles.
MENINBLK
03-29-2007, 08:09 PM
60 lbs first.
Then tighten to 95 - 100 lbs.

After 25 - 100 miles, check them again.
I always find at least ONE loose on each wheel.
Then check them EVERY 1,000 miles or so...
MM2004
03-30-2007, 03:23 AM
That's the same torque spec I use, but be carefull, anything over 140 could break the studs. Ask me how I know. :argue:

I hear that.

I carry my trusty CraftsMAN 1/2" drive torque wrench in the trunk for this reason. ;)

Set at 105 Ft.\Lb

Have yet to find one backed off after many miles of fun. :cool:

Mike.
Dragcity
03-30-2007, 09:57 AM
Make sure you re-set the torque wrench to 30lb for storage. These are calibrated devices....
KillJoy
03-30-2007, 09:59 AM
Make sure you re-set the torque wrench to 30lb for storage. These are calibrated devices....


Depending on the TW. Some go back to Zero....

KillJoy