Torquing the lug nuts

catchtheroadrunner · January 1st, 2008, 01:29 PM

My mechanic, as do most, uses air powered tools to put my lug nuts on. I thought that was a no-no. Aren't you supposed to tighten them to specific torque measurements with a torque wrench?

07 STROKER · January 1st, 2008, 01:30 PM

most places will snug with a Air wrench then torque after...I always watch them to be sure.

05mustang_kb_charged · January 1st, 2008, 01:41 PM

not good to impact them on because of the IMPACT shocking the stud could gall the lugs on, i never use air tools to take mine off or put them on and i always use a little never seez

06RedfireGT · January 1st, 2008, 01:44 PM

The tire place I go to uses air tools, but they have these things that stay ridgid until they reach a cetain torque, then they twist so the don't get over torqued.

07 STROKER · January 1st, 2008, 01:44 PM

you are right its not good...unfortunantly every tire place up here anyways....they do use them...Kal Tire Fountain Tire OK Tire they all do it. They dont impact on them just a quick zap to bury the lug...If the guy is good he wont wreck nothing but I have had to replace lots of lugs bolts over the years form Kids doing just that.

Kuro · January 1st, 2008, 01:52 PM

what are our lugs supposed to be torqued too?

07 STROKER · January 1st, 2008, 01:55 PM

Christ...i read it once before i just cant remember..i think 90 maybee 100 ft /lb

07gtmustang · January 1st, 2008, 03:13 PM

as long as they are using torque stick on the impact you are fine. the torque stick will not let it get past a certin torque and 100 ft/lbs is what is should be

06GT4RAD · January 1st, 2008, 03:33 PM

100 Ft. Lbs in a Star pattern.

When i do it myself.
I always start the lugs by hand then use the impact gun to just barely snug them and make sure the wheel is on and seated fully, then use the torque wrench to finalize it. If your nice and ask the place you are using to please follow that procedure with your car most will accommodate you.

Kuro · January 1st, 2008, 04:33 PM

^ yea, thats what i normally do. i just havent taken a wheel of my stang yet.

partsbill · January 2nd, 2008, 08:16 AM

SECTION 204-04: Wheels and Tires
2006 Mustang Workshop Manual

Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-ft
Wheel nuts 133 98

torque in a star pattern as mentioned above.

January 1st, 2008, 01:29 PM	#1
catchtheroadrunner Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 720	Torquing the lug nuts My mechanic, as do most, uses air powered tools to put my lug nuts on. I thought that was a no-no. Aren't you supposed to tighten them to specific torque measurements with a torque wrench?

January 1st, 2008, 01:30 PM	#2
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	most places will snug with a Air wrench then torque after...I always watch them to be sure. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

January 1st, 2008, 01:41 PM	#3
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,439	not good to impact them on because of the IMPACT shocking the stud could gall the lugs on, i never use air tools to take mine off or put them on and i always use a little never seez __________________ A Couple Bolt-Ons and GOOD Air 690 rwhp and 550 rwtq on 21 psi. through a 4R70W F/I Crew Member #1 KENNE BELL Crew Member #1 My Personal Website Best Mustang Store on Internet

January 1st, 2008, 01:44 PM	#5
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	you are right its not good...unfortunantly every tire place up here anyways....they do use them...Kal Tire Fountain Tire OK Tire they all do it. They dont impact on them just a quick zap to bury the lug...If the guy is good he wont wreck nothing but I have had to replace lots of lugs bolts over the years form Kids doing just that. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

January 1st, 2008, 01:55 PM	#7
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	Christ...i read it once before i just cant remember..i think 90 maybee 100 ft /lb __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

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January 1st, 2008, 01:52 PM	#6
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 900	what are our lugs supposed to be torqued too?

January 1st, 2008, 03:13 PM	#8
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	as long as they are using torque stick on the impact you are fine. the torque stick will not let it get past a certin torque and 100 ft/lbs is what is should be

January 1st, 2008, 03:33 PM	#9
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 483	100 Ft. Lbs in a Star pattern. When i do it myself. I always start the lugs by hand then use the impact gun to just barely snug them and make sure the wheel is on and seated fully, then use the torque wrench to finalize it. If your nice and ask the place you are using to please follow that procedure with your car most will accommodate you. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT-Borla Stingers, MGW Billet Interior & Underhood, Eibach Pro Kit w/Tokico D-Specs, Steeda Sway Bars, CHE Suspenson Upgrades, BBR Billet Control Arms, Foose 20" Nitrous, BFG g-Force KDWII

January 1st, 2008, 04:33 PM	#10
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 900	^ yea, thats what i normally do. i just havent taken a wheel of my stang yet.

January 2nd, 2008, 08:16 AM	#11
partsbill Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 98	SECTION 204-04: Wheels and Tires 2006 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft Wheel nuts 133 98 torque in a star pattern as mentioned above. __________________ 06 Black GT 5sp/JLT II CAI/XCALSCT2/B a m a 93 Oct Race Tune/FRPP Stingers/Hurst Shifter/GT500 Spoiler//Steeda ultralite Springs & rear pan hard rod/Bullitt Strut tower brace/07 Gt manifold cover/Shelby Lip/Sequential HURST CREW MEMBER #17

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