Date:         Fri, 3 Nov 2000 00:21:10 -0500
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Subject:      Re: Torque Wheels?  -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
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I agree with Joel.

Joel Walker said:

>   yes, i carry a torque wrench around with me. :) it's only about $50 at
>   Sears (get the 1/2-inch size. you'll also need a 19mm socket to fit
>   the wrench and a 6-inch extension to go between them). :)

And make sure the 19mm socket is a 6-point impact socket and not the
normal 12 point general purpose socket.  Sure it's more expensive ($9.05
for Snap-On, cheaper from others, but get a good one) but it will last
forever and its a whole lot cheaper than drilling out even one rounded
off lug nut and replacing the nut and the stud.

I also carry a 24 inch breaker bar (1/2 inch drive) and a 3 foot piece
of 2.5 inch pipe.  Stubborn lugs --- no problem.

If you use anti-seize on the threads you should also reduce the amount
of torque used in installation of the lug nuts or bolts.  I don't have
the appropriate factors but there is an article in the November, 2000
issue of Hot Rod magazine (I think) that discusses the different types
of anti-seize and the approptiate amounts to reduct installation torque
for each product.  This also helps in removal of lugs when they have
been on a long time.