Wow those lug nuts are hard to remove

Read T · 10-22-2014, 11:12 PM

If you're too weak to undo a lugnut, just put the lug wrench on there and use the scissor jack to turn it.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-23-2014, 06:43 AM

My owner's manual says 80 pounds, not 85.
Like others have said, if it took two to remove the lugs, then they were over-torqued.

NOT a good idea to take lugs off with a torque wrench. It can screw up the wrench. Trust me I did it.

Duc_Z09 · 10-23-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

NOT a good idea to take lugs off with a torque wrench. It can screw up the wrench. Trust me I did it.

+1. This is rule #1 about using a torque wrench... it's NOT a breaker bar. Rule #2 is don't store it under tension; set it to its lowest setting before putting it away. Rule #3 is the wrench exists to make sure you don't over-tighten bolts, not to make sure you tighten them enough.

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10-23-2014, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	My owner's manual says 80 pounds, not 85. Like others have said, if it took two to remove the lugs, then they were over-torqued. NOT a good idea to take lugs off with a torque wrench. It can screw up the wrench. Trust me I did it.