Thread: Stripped Lugs
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Old 08-09-2004, 10:52 AM
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Only things I can think of:

1) The thread pattern of the new lug nuts is slightly different and will not work on the SVX

2) The threads in the new lug nuts are not strong enough to be torqued to 80 ft-lbs causing breakage...

-Chike
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Originally posted by BigBlueSVX
So it shouldn't matter what lugs I use, and the torque is ok, so what went wrong (twice in a row)?
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