Lug nut torque

[Rudejake]

Anybody know what the specified lug nut torque is? I swear it's in the SVT supplement, but I can't find it. I've also done umpteen thread searches without any luck. I know it'll be someplace obvious that I just overlooked... sigh. :thud:

[SonicBoy]

Try this: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/torque.htm. Although it is not from the SVT Supplement, it should give you a good idea.

[Rudejake]

Yep, that's exactly what I ended up using. I set the torque wrench at 80 which I'm sure is adequate... it's just one of those things that bug ya'. I know I've seen a specified torque somewhere and just can't find it. The older I get the worse my CRS gets! :wtf:

[SonicBoy]

Have you tried calling the boys/girls at SVT?

1-800-FORD-SVT or (800)367-3788 Mon-Fri 8:30AM-6:00 PM EST

They always have all the specs and are always friendly.

[WD40]

IIRC, I've seen it listed as 95 ft-lbs for the torque.
Actually, that's just what I set mine at when I rotated them last week.

[leadfoot]

I have the shop manual. It lists the wheel nut torque as 128Nm / 94 lb-ft.

[GapBoyPCS]

I have the shop manual. It lists the wheel nut torque as 128Nm / 94 lb-ft.

Yup...that's what my Service DVDs tell me too :bna

[Rudejake]

Thanks guys, guess I'll re-torque them to 94 this weekend.

[jb10fan]

I didn't know that this was that big of a deal.. I just use my 4 way lug wrench and tigten up as tight as I can... Never had any problems, maybe I should buy a torque wrench

[WD40]

I didn't know that this was that big of a deal..
... Never had any problems, maybe I should buy a torque wrench
It's definitely a worthwhile investment. ;)
It will come in very handy if you if you end up working more on your car.

As far as impromper lug nut torque, that's probably one of the biggest culprits leading to broken studs, wheel vibrations, premature wheel bearing wear, and possibly rotor problems.
I think you get the picture now.

You can spend around $40 for a decent home use one, and $200+ for the ultimate.
Make sure you get a "clicker" type as well,
and not the type that basically looks like a protractor with an arrow and a scale.
The clicker types (for lack of proper term) have a rotating dial you set,
and when the proper torque is reached, they will click/pop to let you know.

[Rudejake]

I just picked up a new clicker type (only because my brother swears he never borrowed my Craftsman). It's a Great Neck and was only $19.99. Like WD said, it prevents a lot of potential problems and really takes no longer to do.

Just watch if you buy one, because they also come calibrated in inch-lbs.

[jdrawlings07]

If you have an air compresser, a Torque Stick is the best!

[jb10fan]

awesome, thanks for the info guys, I will definitly remember this for my 10k rotation.

[deactivated]

10k rotation? I hope you rotate sooner than that or you will never get any sort of life from these tires.

[jb10fan]

10k rotation? I hope you rotate sooner than that or you will never get any sort of life from these tires.

Rotated at 5k...

[deactivated]

I would suggest 3k if you do any SOLO II or are generally hard on the tires. These soft contis melt at the slightest hint of stress....they start to wear unevenly really easy.

[jb10fan]

I don't really do any SOLO 2 and I don't drive around spinning the tires, I should be okay. Thanks for the advice.