Need torque spec for lug nuts
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Need torque spec for lug nuts
Hi guys,
I have a 2006 Silverado 2WD Vortec Max Crew Cab and need to know what the torque specs are for the lug nuts. I tried seaching but didn't find anything.
I was thinking 100 ft/lbs but I recently had Sams club do a rotate for me and they say its 140 ft/lbs.
Thanks in advance....
Bill
I have a 2006 Silverado 2WD Vortec Max Crew Cab and need to know what the torque specs are for the lug nuts. I tried seaching but didn't find anything.
I was thinking 100 ft/lbs but I recently had Sams club do a rotate for me and they say its 140 ft/lbs.
Thanks in advance....
Bill
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Not to be a smart *** but run them on with a impact, it will be fine.. Last I checked my wheels was on with 100-10 or so.. I think 140 is what they are in the book... What if you get a flat, your not breaking 140 with the skinmpy bar in the jack kit, at least most people..
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On the stockers I'd probably stay close to 140 ft/lbs. I torque mine to 125.
No criticism here, but I am surprised to hear the breaker bar stuff - a decent 1/2" drive torque wrench is a relatively inexpensive and very worthy investment.
No criticism here, but I am surprised to hear the breaker bar stuff - a decent 1/2" drive torque wrench is a relatively inexpensive and very worthy investment.
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actually man, i would be CAREFUL torquing them to that spec, being yours is an 06. the rotor material was changed in 06-07 classic trucks. i torqued mine to about 120 ft/lbs or so, and warped them. WTF?? i was very upset, but the dealer removed them and turned them for free.
they told me that the material on the rotors was some cheap *** composite type metal for the 07 classic, it may have just been shitty on my WT model, but i would still be careful.
to the best of my memory, he quoted the manual as saying around 90 ft/lbs for my truck. it was right around that though, WAY less than 125 or 140.
like i say, yours may have a better rotor being it is a vortec max LS or LT model, just be careful and call your local dealer for the spec on it before you warp it.
they told me that the material on the rotors was some cheap *** composite type metal for the 07 classic, it may have just been shitty on my WT model, but i would still be careful.
to the best of my memory, he quoted the manual as saying around 90 ft/lbs for my truck. it was right around that though, WAY less than 125 or 140.
like i say, yours may have a better rotor being it is a vortec max LS or LT model, just be careful and call your local dealer for the spec on it before you warp it.
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I've never seen anyone actually use a Torque Wrench on lug nuts. Only time we need one of those is working on heads or a tractor.
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Then u never saw me do lug nuts. I've always tq'ed em. Either that or run em up close w/ impact, then finish torqing as Roger said. I'm kinda surprised by the love u guys lavish on your trucks but impact lugs on. But then again, I've never warped any rotors. I'll admit it takes longer. $ has been tight, but I really should just buy a tq stick & impact em. I'll buy 1 of these days.
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