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Offline ajmedak

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lug nut torque specs???
« on: February 27, 2010 - 09:23:54 PM »
Just now starting my restoration on a '67 barracuda. Needs new brakes and tires. Anyone know what the lug nut torque specs are for stock 14" wheels? Thanks for the advice.




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Re: lug nut torque specs???
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2010 - 11:05:37 AM »
This is Supercuda 'jacking 'Cuda Hunter's connection- the factory spec would be something like 70 lbs/ft; a 7/16" stud won't take much more than that. Don't take it above 85 lbs/ft.
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Re: lug nut torque specs???
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2010 - 11:10:46 AM »
E bodies have a 1/2 inch stud. I torque mine to 95 ft-lbs.
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Re: lug nut torque specs???
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2010 - 12:42:10 PM »
I thought it was 75-80 but I do not have a spec handy

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Re: lug nut torque specs???
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2010 - 01:36:07 PM »
From the '71 factory service manual:

B-C-E bodies - 65ft-lbs
A bodies - 55ft-lbs


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Re: lug nut torque specs???
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2010 - 03:28:43 PM »
Thanks to all for the info! That really helps me out.