1st Gen Torque setting?

[stcdodge94]

Hey again all. Was wondering how much torque to set the impact wrench to tighten the lugnuts on my first gen. I don't know if it matters much with the Enkei rims and lugs. I'm hearing 95 or 100, but I don't want the studs to break, I've already had to buy several studs for the left front. Thanks for any info possible.

[DrDodge]

first mistake,, using a impact gun....

get a torque wrench,,, 100 ft pounds

[EagleESi]

first mistake,, using a impact gun....

get a torque wrench,,, 100 ft pounds

From another Tire Shop Guy,

He's right, 100 ft lbs

[95trep3.3]

Yes, don't use an impact. I just snug mine down with a breaker bar, set the car on the ground and torque them down to 100 Ft. lbs.

[WOODY WOODPECKER]

^^"" Impact wrench bad:toetap05:, torque wrench good.:sorcerer:

I've seen specs from 90-100, I use about 95. Nothing's fallen off yet.

I check them every 3-6 months, just for ducks.

[I275westcoastflorida]

I think its the same for both first and second gens isn't it?

[yiranhu]

cheap torque wrench: www.mrtool.com. There are several all made by Michigan Industrial Tools (MIT). MIT is a good brand. They have a 10-150 ft-lb 1/2 in torque wrench (with 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and an extension) for only 26 dollars (plus shipping). They are warrantied for life and you just can't beat the price. I have an identical one but from Northern Industrial Tools. It works well and is accurate. Using it on lug nuts is great.

[I275westcoastflorida]

I think there is a torque wrench at your local walmart for like $20.

[WOODY WOODPECKER]

cheap torque wrench: www.mrtool.com. There are several all made by Michigan Industrial Tools (MIT). MIT is a good brand. They have a 10-150 ft-lb 1/2 in torque wrench (with 1/2 to 3/8 adapter and an extension) for only 26 dollars (plus shipping). They are warrantied for life and you just can't beat the price. I have an identical one but from Northern Industrial Tools. It works well and is accurate. Using it on lug nuts is great.

Made in USA America?

My Craftsman clicker is made in the USA.

[Gaze]

I believe the spec in the Haynes Manual is 95lbs... I last checked a few years ago, but I've been using 95 for a long time and never lost a wheel!

[95trep3.3]

You are right The Haynes says 95 Ft. Lbs., but my Chilton manual said 80 - 110. All the spec charts at work say just 100, so who do we trust? Does anybody have a factory manual?

[TCPMeta]

If you want to use a impact gun then use a very low PSI setting so it just threads the lugs yet kinda snug then drop the car and finish off with 100lbs with the torque wrench. Thing is with the impact wrench you wouldn't know if you cross threaded the lugs and studs. When I got new tires put on my trep and after I got home I took off the lugs to check. I've seen so many people get stranded because they had cross threaded lugs and studs and couldn't get the spare on. I even had a woman chew me out for breaking 3 studs and it wasn't my fault, damn lugs were cross threaded from some one using a impact gun.

Haynes manual for the second gen says 110lbs.

[LAROKE]

Hey again all. Was wondering how much torque to set the impact wrench to tighten the lugnuts on my first gen. I don't know if it matters much with the Enkei rims and lugs. I'm hearing 95 or 100, but I don't want the studs to break, I've already had to buy several studs for the left front. Thanks for any info possible.

Just in case you're wondering, I believe the reason it's considered bad form to use an impact wrench to do anything beyond snugging the lugs up at a low setting and finishing with a torque wrench (above stud breaking and cross threading concerns), is that there is also a possibility of warping the brake rotors.

[EagleESi]

Just in case you're wondering, I believe the reason it's considered bad form to use an impact wrench to do anything beyond snugging the lugs up at a low setting and finishing with a torque wrench (above stud breaking and cross threading concerns), is that there is also a possibility of warping the brake rotors.

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chewievette]

...is that there is also a possibility of warping the brake rotors.
I have had this happen to me with a pair of brand new brake rotors. To say I was pissed is an understatement!

[DrDodge]

also, i forgot to mention,, recheck the torque after 50 miles if you have custom rims,,
(softer metal in most cases)

[WOODY WOODPECKER]

Just in case you're wondering, I believe the reason it's considered bad form to use an impact wrench to do anything beyond snugging the lugs up at a low setting and finishing with a torque wrench (above stud breaking and cross threading concerns), is that there is also a possibility of warping the brake rotors.

My rotors just started warping about 2 weeks ago. I just put new tires on, and it kinda looks like the installer probably didn't torque properly.
That P's me O and there is no excuse for a shop mechanic being so dumb or lazy as to not torque wheels properly.