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storked82 · 11-26-2010, 04:39 PM

Hello Guys

My question is I have an 82 with aluminum progressive rims what im
Wanting to know is how many pounds of torque to thighten the lug nuts I have a new impact wrench and was also woundering what color torque stick I will need??

Thanks Guys
Jeff Main

baclay9 · 11-26-2010, 06:44 PM

I tighten mine to 110 ft lbs. I don't know if that is right or not but I have never had a problem. I am interested to see what people say as well. What is a torque stick?

3r!c84 · 11-26-2010, 06:51 PM

There all diffrent colors. Just get the 100ft pounds. Or why not just get a torque wrench and hand tighten it......
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red rumbler · 11-26-2010, 06:57 PM

personally i would use one tbh. if your using it with a air gun your gun has to be up so spec and you must have enough air in the line pressure to make correct torque and even if your using a hand wrachet they get fetigued over time. but just my 2 cents i dont mean to be negative

GmtGmt · 11-26-2010, 07:11 PM

buy a touque wrench they are cheap.
touque sticks are not very good i at our shop we had problems before tires comming off

datguysaL · 11-26-2010, 10:52 PM

yeah get a torque wrench and torque them down by hand.
torque wrenches can last u a good while if u are careful with them.
just dont drop them, and make sure you set them back to 0ft/lb after each use, even if u gonna set it down for just a minute, still set it back to zero.

as far as the specs, i have no idea. it depends by rim manufucturer

and u will have to retorque your wheels after driving a couple miles.

babyJay · 11-26-2010, 11:40 PM

I usually do 90 ft lbs on a 1/2 inch torque wrench. Too much will warp alloy wheels and rotors.

babyJay · 11-26-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by baclay9

What is a torque stick?

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piecesparts · 11-27-2010, 11:35 AM

Torque sticks are for those that want speed and NOT accuracy. I don't like torque sticks, because there are too many error points in their use. I purchased a torque wrench and use it religiously on my wheels. If I go on a long trip, I carry it in the truck's bed. My wheels cost me some cash and I am not about to screw up a good rim on a possible error trap. I work at a plant that has equipment to inspect torque wrenches for their accuracy, so I try to get it check on an annual basis.

11-26-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
storked82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vandalia IL Posts: 149	Torque stick question??? Hello Guys My question is I have an 82 with aluminum progressive rims what im Wanting to know is how many pounds of torque to thighten the lug nuts I have a new impact wrench and was also woundering what color torque stick I will need?? Thanks Guys Jeff Main

11-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Torque stick question??? I tighten mine to 110 ft lbs. I don't know if that is right or not but I have never had a problem. I am interested to see what people say as well. What is a torque stick?

11-26-2010, 06:51 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Torque stick question??? There all diffrent colors. Just get the 100ft pounds. Or why not just get a torque wrench and hand tighten it...... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-26-2010, 06:57 PM	#4
red rumbler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stouffville ontario Posts: 166	Re: Torque stick question??? personally i would use one tbh. if your using it with a air gun your gun has to be up so spec and you must have enough air in the line pressure to make correct torque and even if your using a hand wrachet they get fetigued over time. but just my 2 cents i dont mean to be negative

11-26-2010, 10:52 PM	#6
datguysaL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 155	Re: Torque stick question??? yeah get a torque wrench and torque them down by hand. torque wrenches can last u a good while if u are careful with them. just dont drop them, and make sure you set them back to 0ft/lb after each use, even if u gonna set it down for just a minute, still set it back to zero. as far as the specs, i have no idea. it depends by rim manufucturer and u will have to retorque your wheels after driving a couple miles. Last edited by datguysaL; 11-26-2010 at 10:54 PM.

11-26-2010, 11:40 PM	#7
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Torque stick question??? I usually do 90 ft lbs on a 1/2 inch torque wrench. Too much will warp alloy wheels and rotors. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-27-2010, 11:35 AM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Torque stick question??? Torque sticks are for those that want speed and NOT accuracy. I don't like torque sticks, because there are too many error points in their use. I purchased a torque wrench and use it religiously on my wheels. If I go on a long trip, I carry it in the truck's bed. My wheels cost me some cash and I am not about to screw up a good rim on a possible error trap. I work at a plant that has equipment to inspect torque wrenches for their accuracy, so I try to get it check on an annual basis. __________________ Frank



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