torque for lugnuts... Please

[kwren]

Subaru SVX oem wheels

[svxcess]

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The FSM has a range of between 72-87 ft. lbs. The first number usually is for new, unstressed fasteners and the higher number for used.

I split the number and have been using 80 ft.lbs on our wheels for over 10 years and have never had a problem with warping rotors or the wheel coming off unexpectedly. I think most members would agree with this number.

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[michael]

+1 80 is the sweet spot.

svxcess, do you own a non-marring socket for use on the lug nuts? If so where did you get it and how much was it.

[Gamesy]

i thought it was 110ft/lbs

[Cam]

Originally Posted by Gamesy

i thought it was 110ft/lbs

That is far too much. Most cars are between 70 and 90

[kwren]

thanks everyone for the help. Much appreciated!!!

Keith

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by michael

+1 80 is the sweet spot.

svxcess, do you own a non-marring socket for use on the lug nuts? If so where did you get it and how much was it.

Yes I do. Buy 2 of them as they are quite inexpensive ($5.81 each). I keep one in the toolbox in my garage and keep the second one in my car for when I have tires rotated, etc. They work flawlessly!

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[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by svxcess

Yes I do. Buy 2 of them as they are quite inexpensive ($5.81 each). I keep one in the toolbox in my garage and keep the second one in my car for when I have tires rotated, etc. They would flawlessly!

Buy them HERE

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I bet you've got some really neat tools in your garage... You always seem to have a proper solution to everything.

[ensteele]

+2 on the 80 ft lbs. If you don't torque them, the rotors will tend to warp.

[michael]

Thanks svxcess I bet your bookmarks/favorites is the sickest! You have links for everything I'd love to see a screen capture

[b3lha]

You guys really use a torque wrench to put your wheel nuts on??

I use an 18-inch breaker bar and turn them until it feels tight enough.

[LetItSnow]

75, torqued twice. Onramp tested, autocross approved.

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by b3lha

You guys really use a torque wrench to put your wheel nuts on??

I use an 18-inch breaker bar and turn them until it feels tight enough.

+1
Removed/rotated, put on wheels on many different vehicles, and never had an issue.

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by icingdeath88

I bet you've got some really neat tools in your garage... You always seem to have a proper solution to everything.

My latest brainstorm for protecting the edges of the doors while opening them in the garage:

I went to Ace Hardware and picked up a couple of the water noodles (pool noodles) which are 4 ft. lengths of dense foam tubing with a small hole in the center. Using a little WD40, I found that 1/2" PVC tubing fits perfectly and snugly in the center hole, giving exceptional stability.

Using a small bit, I pre- drilled holes into the foam tubing and through the PVC at 16" intervals (distance between the wall studs in the garage.) Using small 2 1/2" drywall screws, I screwed the whole thing into the studs.

The drill did not tear up the foam and the screws disappeared into the foam, which closed up around them and against the PVC, leaving a perfectly smooth surface. I installed it about 25" off the floor. Did the same on the other side of the garage for the 2010 Outback, only 36" off the floor.

I will add photos to this post soon so you can see. Door protection for about $5.00 a side.


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[kwren]

Originally Posted by b3lha

You guys really use a torque wrench to put your wheel nuts on??

I use an 18-inch breaker bar and turn them until it feels tight enough.

I used an an 18 inch breaker bar... at least I tried to use an 18 inch breaker bar to get the front wheels off! Add to that, a 5 foot cheater bar and about 200 lbs on the end of it. That wasn't easy but I finally got the lug nuts to give.

When we flew to southern calif to purchase this low mileage Pearlie White SVX, we were more than satisfied with the deal. Not just the car that had every reason th drive like a new one, but the seller was a man of character!! On the way home the car drove like a dream until... we were coming down the mountain roads and it started vibrating and got so bad that it was scarey to drive it. This only happened while coming down the mountains and braking pretty hard. The previous owner had about $18,000.00 receipts for maintenance and repairs, most of them were from a combination Subaru and Cadillac dealership in the last 2 years. Hadn't ran across one of those combos before! Notice I put the best one first... Subaru.

Checking the service records, it showed that the rotors had been milled, so I assumed that might have been the reason for the warping. maybe caused by excessive heat! We try to drive our two lo mileage SVX's as little as possible, so sitting it up for this past year, only driving it maybe 20 miles, worked for us.

I decided to 'Fix it" and drive it a few miles, so I ordered some rotors. PowerSlot Front Cryo Brake Rotors seemed right, a little pricy, but pretty good recommendations from a couple of people on this form.

When I began to take the first lug nut off, I was not able to do it with my 18 inch breaker bar. so I went for the 5 ft cheater and putting my 200 lbs on it, it did not budge! A little bouncing up and down finally got results.

The tires were sold 18 months ago and installed at sears. I have owned the car, but not been driving it for a year. All the front lug nuts were the same story. The rear ones were not quiet as tight, but badly over tightened. I ended up loosing the rear ones to torque them as well.

That was the reason for my inquiring about the torque for lug nuts. Strangely, I asked before I even tried to replace the rotors, but that kind of price made me want to give them a chance to work well, especially with that scarey rid home last June. I normally pay $20.00 for new front rotors, and have had no problem with any of them!!

Never before, I have always used an 18-inch breaker bar and turn them until it feels tight enough with no problems, but from now on... after screwing the lug nuts on finger tight (which I have always done), the torque wrench will be my friend!

Keith