Lug nut Torq? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

T_MECO · 02-08-2010, 03:29 PM

How much should the lug nuts be torq'd down? i want to make sure I don't over/under tighten them

Moriartii · 02-08-2010, 03:38 PM

140 flbs.
Cheers
K

BADBROOSTER · 02-08-2010, 03:39 PM

140 foot pounds. Sounds high but that
what manual says.

T_MECO · 02-08-2010, 03:48 PM

Thanks guys

Moriartii · 02-08-2010, 03:57 PM

If you have wheel locks though, be careful as I stripped one of my keys. I may have had the key at a slight angle so could have been my dumbassedness.

Cheers
K

T_MECO · 02-08-2010, 04:19 PM

I was looking at getting some wheel locks and heard of others having the same problem. So who's making the best?

Moriartii · 02-08-2010, 04:24 PM

Mine are Gorilla Guard 61641 and I like them. They come with a "duplex key" which has a small hex head on top of a bigger hex head. I truely think my stripping of the key was my own fault as I dont think I had my socket on straight. I have a new key on the way. I also posted about this and others have torqued their 61641's to 140 without issue.

I like the McGards but they are 1/2 inch higher than the stock lugs so looks funny.

Think you will do just fine with the 61641s. I can guarantee they dont come off without the key

.
Cheers
K

g-townmach · 02-08-2010, 07:44 PM

I always go to 110 ft lbs on all my cars. More than enough.

Be sure to use anti-sieze on your studs.

hypurone · 02-08-2010, 07:50 PM

I checked mine the day I got it and they were at 100...

venice17517 · 02-08-2010, 07:54 PM

Service Manual states 100 ft lb for all wheels.

Oldrocker · 02-08-2010, 09:05 PM

Owners manual says 140.

DEW · 02-08-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venice17517

Service Manual states 100 ft lb for all wheels.

I didnt think anybody released a service manual for the camaro. Can you tell us where you got it?

67 GTO · 02-08-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldrocker

Owners manual says 140.

Correct, owners manual under Technical Data, section 11-3, 140 ft lbs.
Seems high but I'll go with what is published.

chevyss · 02-09-2010, 04:48 AM

Dealer says 100

02-08-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
T_MECO Drives: 2013 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 386 View My Garage	Lug nut Torq? How much should the lug nuts be torq'd down? i want to make sure I don't over/under tighten them __________________ http://camarorocket.blogspot.com/ http://1968firebird.blogspot.com/

02-08-2010, 03:39 PM	#3
BADBROOSTER Drives: 1978 Z28 & 2010 1SS Camaros Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KANSAS Posts: 37	140 foot pounds. Sounds high but that what manual says. __________________

02-08-2010, 03:48 PM	#4
T_MECO Drives: 2013 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 386 View My Garage	Thanks guys __________________ http://camarorocket.blogspot.com/ http://1968firebird.blogspot.com/

02-08-2010, 04:19 PM	#6
T_MECO Drives: 2013 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 386 View My Garage	I was looking at getting some wheel locks and heard of others having the same problem. So who's making the best? __________________ http://camarorocket.blogspot.com/ http://1968firebird.blogspot.com/

02-08-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
g-townmach I FARTED Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cen-tex Posts: 870	I always go to 110 ft lbs on all my cars. More than enough. Be sure to use anti-sieze on your studs. __________________

02-08-2010, 03:38 PM	#2
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	140 flbs. Cheers K

02-08-2010, 03:57 PM	#5
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	If you have wheel locks though, be careful as I stripped one of my keys. I may have had the key at a slight angle so could have been my dumbassedness. Cheers K

02-08-2010, 04:24 PM	#7
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Mine are Gorilla Guard 61641 and I like them. They come with a "duplex key" which has a small hex head on top of a bigger hex head. I truely think my stripping of the key was my own fault as I dont think I had my socket on straight. I have a new key on the way. I also posted about this and others have torqued their 61641's to 140 without issue. I like the McGards but they are 1/2 inch higher than the stock lugs so looks funny. Think you will do just fine with the 61641s. I can guarantee they dont come off without the key . Cheers K

02-08-2010, 07:50 PM	#9
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	I checked mine the day I got it and they were at 100... __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

02-08-2010, 07:54 PM	#10
venice17517 Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lewistown PA Posts: 81 View My Garage	Service Manual states 100 ft lb for all wheels.

02-08-2010, 09:05 PM	#11
Oldrocker Drives: 2010 SS2/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Here and Now Posts: 387	Owners manual says 140.

02-09-2010, 04:48 AM	#14
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Dealer says 100

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