How can I fix this???
#1
08-23-2009
How can I fix this???
its sorta hard to explain but my Lug nuts are starting to go through my wheels and I was wondering how do I stop this from happening, I went to summit racings website and you can buy washers for the lugs but I'm not sure if they would fit in the holes. and I also found flanged lug nuts but they are $12 a piece that is extremely expensive, is they're anywhere else that sells these for way less? What should I do?
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Ok so I don't need to worry about it thats a relief, I was thinking it was a bigger deal than it was. thanks guys.
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#12
08-26-2009
No washers or lube.
Washers and lube changes the torque when tightening.
Use a wire brush to clean up the threads, if damaged use a thread chaser.
Clean up the Nut contact position on the wheels, smooth it out some but try not to change the angle of the taper.
TORQUE to SPEC ONLY
It is very important to torque the Lug nuts with no weight on the vehicle, well maybe enough to stop the wheel from spinning, not the whole weight of the vehicle.
IMHO, it appears that these wheels have been torqued too tight; remember ALUMINUM is softer than steel and the wheel will take all of the damage.
Check with the Manufacturer of the wheels and see what they suggest for torque.
Washers and lube changes the torque when tightening.
Use a wire brush to clean up the threads, if damaged use a thread chaser.
Clean up the Nut contact position on the wheels, smooth it out some but try not to change the angle of the taper.
TORQUE to SPEC ONLY
It is very important to torque the Lug nuts with no weight on the vehicle, well maybe enough to stop the wheel from spinning, not the whole weight of the vehicle.
IMHO, it appears that these wheels have been torqued too tight; remember ALUMINUM is softer than steel and the wheel will take all of the damage.
Check with the Manufacturer of the wheels and see what they suggest for torque.
#13
08-26-2009
No washers or lube.
Washers and lube changes the torque when tightening.
Use a wire brush to clean up the threads, if damaged use a thread chaser.
Clean up the Nut contact position on the wheels, smooth it out some but try not to change the angle of the taper.
TORQUE to SPEC ONLY
It is very important to torque the Lug nuts with no weight on the vehicle, well maybe enough to stop the wheel from spinning, not the whole weight of the vehicle.
IMHO, it appears that these wheels have been torqued too tight; remember ALUMINUM is softer than steel and the wheel will take all of the damage.
Check with the Manufacturer of the wheels and see what they suggest for torque.
Washers and lube changes the torque when tightening.
Use a wire brush to clean up the threads, if damaged use a thread chaser.
Clean up the Nut contact position on the wheels, smooth it out some but try not to change the angle of the taper.
TORQUE to SPEC ONLY
It is very important to torque the Lug nuts with no weight on the vehicle, well maybe enough to stop the wheel from spinning, not the whole weight of the vehicle.
IMHO, it appears that these wheels have been torqued too tight; remember ALUMINUM is softer than steel and the wheel will take all of the damage.
Check with the Manufacturer of the wheels and see what they suggest for torque.
#14
08-26-2009
Make sure to tighten the lugnuts in a star pattern. You will feel things move as you tighten them up and they center on the hole. Sometimes it helps to spin the wheel as you tighten them. Get them as tight as you can this way, and then lower the truck just enough to torque them to spec. I have always torqued to whatever spec the manual says, I think (don't quote me I don't have a ranger anymore) it is 95 ft-lbs?
#15
08-27-2009
If you are torquing to the lite-side that can can cause warping, so find out for sure.
Also, make sure the wheel mounting surface is clean and flat, no lock rings or metal nuts.
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