03-12-2012, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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To Torq or Not?
This is kind of a silly quesiton but here it goes.
I want to purchase and install the ADM scoop. This requires removing the front drivers side wheel. My question is, placing the wheel back on after the modification is done, do I really need to use a torq bar to torq the wheel? Can I just get away with using the old star figure torq method using a simple T bar? This would include starting with hand tightning all bolts then begin to slightly tightning each bolt using the T-bar in the star pattern? Reason I ask is because I dont have a torq wrench and really dont wanna spend a hundred bucks on one. I guess I could always take it to a tire shop and get it torqed for a small fee now that I think about it. Shaun
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03-12-2012, 12:27 PM | #2 |
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Sears sells some really nice Craftsman Torque Wrenches for about $65, or even better when they are on sale. And yes, I would say torquing is a necessity....unless you want to take the chance of losing a wheel while driving.
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03-12-2012, 12:29 PM | #3 |
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Not sure about up in AB, but Northern Tool had a 1/2" drive that handled 150 ft/lbs for $35.
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03-12-2012, 12:42 PM | #4 |
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Yes, the lug nuts are one place where its very important. I'd recommend picking up one, since it likely that this won't be the last time you need it. You'll want a larger size (i.e 18+ inch handle) and 1/2 inch drive to get the leverage you need.
I'd have to try and guess at 140 ft-lbs... I bet it wouldn't take much over that to snap off a wheel stud. Plus its important that they all have the same torque to put even pressure on the brake disk.
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03-12-2012, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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Highly recommended you do so, torque to 100 just ask a shop to do it, takes about 2min to get it done
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03-12-2012, 12:57 PM | #6 |
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I agree that lug nut torque is important, but no need to remove the wheel for the ADM scoop. Just turn your wheel and you can do it. Kinda a PITA with the wheel on, but there is room if you are patient. Search a bit and there is at least one good thread on the install.
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03-12-2012, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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OEM torque spec is 140 lb/ft, and I highly recommend torquing it to that. I watched a wheel come off of an SUV once while going 60 on the highway - not pretty. Wheels are one of those "better safe than sorry" places I just don't want to test how far I can go before falling.
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03-12-2012, 08:38 PM | #9 |
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$25 - this is what I have.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...rench-239.html
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Sure! Plenty of room to relocate the bottle without taking the wheel off.
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