So, stupid question, but what is the torque spec for lug nuts on the svt (I tried the search tool and owners manual with no luck)? The tire shop used to write torqued to 90 ft lbs on my receipt but I have no idea if that was correct or not.
I can attest to that...... if you have em on the highest setting and you're putting it on, there's a possibility it might go on crooked and strip the snot out of your threads..... you can use one, just go on the lowest or second lowest setting.... just an FYI.
the only issue I'd see with over-torque-ing the lug would be, well.......it might break, but you'd just have a hell of a time getting it off, especially if you don't use anti-seize [hihi]
but yeah, hand tighten at first, then go slow with the impact, then torque it down [thumb]
I use a 100 Lb/Ft Torque Stick with my 1/2" air impact (and have checked it out with my torque wrench). Never stripped or broke a stud. Definately hand start the lug nuts though!
The 2000 focus should be at 94ftlb also (not 63.) The other problem with over tightening lugnuts is that you can warp the rotors. Tighten 94-100ftlb and you will have no problems. Overtighten and things can break or warp.
I tighten down by hand and then finish up with the torque wrench. I know someone who was driving down the road with a load in the bed of his tuck and the studs started to shoot off like bullets because he overtightened the lugs and weakened them.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
Bolt size M12 x 1.5*
Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
+987987 to the guys using torque wrenches or impact guns with torque sticks. And yes, always thread the first few threads by hand.
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