What should be the Factory torque specs on these wheels 90 foot lbs???

My bad...wanted this in Chit chat Oh well :bash:

Do you have the owners manual?
It's listed in there.
I can't remember. Both 85# and 130# are coming to mind.

finger tight, then wir hammer then finish it off with a breaker bar. that how i ahve dont a few thousand in my life, no need for spec dave, when did you get that or have you always had it?

My Raybestos spec book says 90 ftlb aluminum, 105 steel.
We always just torque them to 100 ftlbs on the 6 bolt aluminum wheels.
Also, please use a torque wrench, not one of those stupid torque sticks, they don't work worth a S%$# no matter what anyone says.

finger tight, then wir hammer then finish it off with a breaker bar. that how i ahve dont a few thousand in my life, no need for spec dave, when did you get that or have you always had it?[/b]
an over tightened lug nut can cause it to break the stud upon removal.

Here's the important torque specs (Right from Mr Goodwrench) on your truck. Keep in mind the bolts need to be tightened in a cross pattern. Over tightening will lead to warped rotors and brake pulsation. As mentioned by Barry, stud breakage and wheel loss. Using brute force on wheel nuts is a thing reserved for cavemen and people who can afford to replace brake rotors yearly.

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification

Metric
English

Hoist to Crossmember Nuts (All Pickup Models)
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Hoist to Wheel Carrier Nuts (4 Door Utility Models)
47 N·m
35 lb ft

Support Bolts (Suburban Models)
5 N·m
44 lb in

Support Bolts (2 Door Utility Models)
44 N·m
32 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (C1) (5 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (CK1, 2) (6 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (CK2, 3) (Single Wheel) (8 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (CK3) (Dual Wheel) (8 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (C3500HD) (Dual Wheel) (10 Studs)
220 N·m
162 lb ft



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Document ID# 167806
1998 Chevrolet Chevy K Pickup - 4WD

WHY Dave... did you have a wheel pass you ? :ohmy: lol j/k. I always just tighten mine up like a normal wheel (star pattern)and give them a good snug with the 4-way. Been running them that way for the past 4 years. Every so often I give them a snug check with the 4-way, really never had a loose one.

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One time I screwed up my front rotors not torquing them down correct!
Just don't want that to happen again! Got a real nice craftsman
torque wrench now! Think I'll stick with the 90 foot lb rule!
Thanks guys your the bestest!!! -Dave

One time I screwed up my front rotors not torquing them down correct!
Just don't want that to happen again! Got a real nice craftsman
torque wrench now! Think I'll stick with the 90 foot lb rule!
Thanks guys your the bestest!!! -Dave[/b]


so why did you have the wheels off Dave ?

so why did you have the wheels off Dave ?[/b]

For new drums and rotors!!! 145,000
Had a crappy brake pedal! Its like new NOW! :thumbsup:

Hi sledheaddude 800, I am a tech at a GM dealer & this is from the manual. It is a 120 ft lbs & if you ever install steel rims on your truck it is 140 ft lbs. Nice truck :D

Hi sledheaddude 800, I am a tech at a GM dealer & this is from the manual. It is a 120 ft lbs & if you ever install steel rims on your truck it is 140 ft lbs. Nice truck :D[/b]

Thank You !!! Thank You !!! rotax800!!! Now I finally know! :thumbsup: -Dave

Thank You !!! Thank You !!! rotax800!!! Now I finally know! :thumbsup: -Dave[/b]

I'm curious Dave, did you not see Thumbdoctor's post above?

Jeff

Thank You !!! Thank You !!! rotax800!!! Now I finally know! :thumbsup: -Dave[/b]
Glad I could help you out. nice plate :thumbsup:

Here's the important torque specs (Right from Mr Goodwrench) on your truck. Keep in mind the bolts need to be tightened in a cross pattern. Over tightening will lead to warped rotors and brake pulsation. As mentioned by Barry, stud breakage and wheel loss. Using brute force on wheel nuts is a thing reserved for cavemen and people who can afford to replace brake rotors yearly.

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification

Metric
English

Hoist to Crossmember Nuts (All Pickup Models)
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Hoist to Wheel Carrier Nuts (4 Door Utility Models)
47 N·m
35 lb ft

Support Bolts (Suburban Models)
5 N·m
44 lb in

Support Bolts (2 Door Utility Models)
44 N·m
32 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (C1) (5 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (CK1, 2) (6 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (CK2, 3) (Single Wheel) (8 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (CK3) (Dual Wheel) (8 Studs)
170 N·m
125 lb ft

Wheel Nut Stud (C3500HD) (Dual Wheel) (10 Studs)
220 N·m
162 lb ft



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Document ID# 167806
1998 Chevrolet Chevy K Pickup - 4WD[/b]

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I'm curious Dave, did you not see Thumbdoctor's post above?

Jeff[/b]

I must be blind shoot ME! :undercover:

I must be blind shoot ME! :undercover:[/b]
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