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Ray A from PA · 05-09-2010, 06:42 PM

My memory tells me the lug nuts on my Leatherback should be torqued to 55 ft. lbs., does this sound correct? Thanks Ray A

Louis · 05-09-2010, 07:01 PM

55 ft. lbs. does sound right, but in the 30's and 40's who had a torque wrench?
I use a reg. ole 4 way lug nut wrench,.. or you could use the hand crank wrench.
you'll know when it's tight enough.

Bruce,Upstate NY · 05-09-2010, 07:23 PM

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You could tighten them with the crank supplied for the purpose and then check with a torque wrench to see what you have. I've always used 50#. If paint is on the friction surface, recheck after using a while.

05-09-2010, 07:01 PM	#2
Louis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta GA. Posts: 647	Re: Lug Nut Torque 55 ft. lbs. does sound right, but in the 30's and 40's who had a torque wrench? I use a reg. ole 4 way lug nut wrench,.. or you could use the hand crank wrench. you'll know when it's tight enough.

05-09-2010, 07:23 PM	#3
Bruce,Upstate NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, NY Posts: 385	Re: Lug Nut Torque Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You could tighten them with the crank supplied for the purpose and then check with a torque wrench to see what you have. I've always used 50#. If paint is on the friction surface, recheck after using a while.