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Re: Why do wheel nuts loosen up?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/24/2007 1 Reply

*humor* *try not to take too seriously*

...."You're gonna OVERTORQUE those lug nuts if ya grease 'em!" the mob howls.

Big deal! Tighten them down ten foot-pounds or so less than the spec if there's a need to LIGHTLY dry lube them. A mfr's spec is something... Login to read more.

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