Torque process when replacing rusty lug nuts

[jfaberna]

Okay, so I ordered some non-rusting lug nuts for the Monty and while I wait for them to arrive, I thought I'd think about the replacing process.

My back of the envelope engineering says that removing 1 lug nut at a time and replacing it with the new one would not require any jacking, or multistage torquing. Just remove the old nut, finger tight the new one, then torque it to ~115 ft-lbs and proceed to the next one.

Any issues seen with this process?

[8.1al]

Sounds good to me

[rohrmann]

I still think I would err on the side of caution and check the nuts after maybe 100 miles, just to be safe. Those instructions may be good for steel wheels, but with the aluminum wheels and the side stresses when turning corners with these rigs, torque on the nuts is even more critical. Whatever you are comfortable with[8D]

[bethandkevin]

quote:Originally posted by rohrmann

I still think I would err on the side of caution and check the nuts after maybe 100 miles, just to be safe. Those instructions may be good for steel wheels, but with the aluminum wheels and the side stresses when turning corners with these rigs, torque on the nuts is even more critical. Whatever you are comfortable with[8D]

Sage advice. Anytime a lug stud or nut is replaced, re-check the torque after driving.

[jfaberna]

Good point on the 100 mile re-torque. Thanks.

[DQDick]

You have it exactly right including the recheck after 100 miles. Have done it that way twice now due to changing lug size once.

[scott-pati]

Your thinking is good to go!!!

[jfaberna]

Got the McGard Lug nuts today and replaced the rusty one. It really looks nice

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

When a tire has been off, CountryGuy rechecks the torque at 50 miles, 100 miles and 200 miles after the change.

That's his way. ;)

[Bigsky3625RE]

quote:Originally posted by Mrs. CountryGuy

When a tire has been off, CountryGuy rechecks the torque at 50 miles, 100 miles and 200 miles after the change.

That's his way. ;)




Agreed. When we put on our new Hi-spec wheels I did the use.

We have put on over 4k miles with them and I still check the torque pre trip there and pre trip home.

If multiple overnight stops I check each morning. :D