Date:         Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:10:25 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Proper torque of lug nuts
Comments: To: colorworks@gci.net
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Bentley shows fronts for pre Oct 31/84 2WD at 123 ft/lbs and post Nov
1/84, 133 ft/lbs

For rears, it shows 133 ft/lbs.

Hope that helps.

Neil.

On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> I just purchased a new torque wrench, long-overdue and a nice upgrade from the old "beam" style I've been using. Since I was just switching over some tires, I thought I would break in the new wrench. My Haynes manual shows 133 foot pounds as the proper torque for wheels. I could not find any designation in the Bentley. Is 133 the correct figure? Seems just snug to me, so if this is correct I have been over tightening lug nuts for years! I guess I'm just so used to the automotive shops using air impact wrenches that must torque things well over specs-- I've had to use breaker bars in some cases to loosen nuts.
>
> Troy
>



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