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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Lug torque

I am going to replace my front brake pads today,
what is the torque on the flanged lug used on a steel dually rim.

Also is this with the:
threads lubricated?
flange face lubricated?
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 10:58 PM
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I believe it's 300ft. lbs.
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 10:59 PM
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After lug centering the wheel with 2 90° cone nuts, torque 6 to 50 ft lbs. Remove cone nuts. Torque the other 2 to 50 ft lbs. Then in a cross pattern torque them all to 300 - 350 ft lbs. Spec. is dry. I use a little no-seize on the threads and torque to 300. The flange must be dry.
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 02:47 AM
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Thanks guys,
I knew it was somewhere between 300-350/pounds but I I had to think about the flange being dry or not.

What do you use to torque yours with, a 4-foot breaker bar and a calibrated foot?

I used to use one to remove Budd wheels on transit coaches in the field, it was 6' long had a 6' cheater pipe and usually took another guy to help you, after the first 3-4 lugs you were usually exhausted.
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim Lane
Thanks guys,
I knew it was somewhere between 300-350/pounds but I I had to think about the flange being dry or not.

What do you use to torque yours with, a 4-foot breaker bar and a calibrated foot?

I used to use one to remove Budd wheels on transit coaches in the field, it was 6' long had a 6' cheater pipe and usually took another guy to help you, after the first 3-4 lugs you were usually exhausted.
Jim
2 foot bar and my total weight on one foot. Remember those Budd Wheels. What did you do if the outside nut froze to the inside one?
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 10:13 AM
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3/4" Harbor Freight torque wrench with a 36" handle. I haven't needed to go that high on mine though since I have the Alcoa's and 2-piece flanged lug nuts.
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