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Re: Wheel Torque, another question.
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 5/8/2004 1 Reply

Hi Hal,

I use my short 3/8" rachet to hand tighten the lugs in pattern before I lower the car. I imagine I'm getting about 30-40 ft/lbs with this.

The I drop the vehicle down on it's wheels and use my 1/2" torque wrench to tighten them in pattern to spec. ... Login to read more.

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