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Old 07-27-2011, 06:05 PM   #10
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Primarily it is for custom wheels (not steel). When you drive on them when newly installed, the wheels loosen the lugs a slight bit, even when torqued. So they have to be re-torqued again after about 50 miles.

Using an impact works, but you can't be precise on how many foot pounds you are using.
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