wheel studs
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wheel studs
i have a 2008 LS and i've already had to replace 3 lug studs on my front wheels and one on my rear.
Is there a reason they keep breaking and is there a better stud available?
Is there a reason they keep breaking and is there a better stud available?
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From: Beiseker AB Canada
Guessing that you are suffering the effects of improper wheel nut torque.
Anytime you have the wheels off the car, make sure to use a torque wrench to reinstall.....do NOT use an impact. Tighten in a criss cross pattern. And most peeps would say it's not worth it but I like to "sneak up" on the final torque - 40 lb/ft first pass, 80 second pass, then finish to 100 lb/ft.
Have done this with all my past cars and not had a problem with warped rotors, loose wheels, etc.
The other thing that comes to mind......did you use spacers for your wheels? If so, you should spec out some longer lugs to ensure you are getting proper thread engagment in the nuts.
Anytime you have the wheels off the car, make sure to use a torque wrench to reinstall.....do NOT use an impact. Tighten in a criss cross pattern. And most peeps would say it's not worth it but I like to "sneak up" on the final torque - 40 lb/ft first pass, 80 second pass, then finish to 100 lb/ft.
Have done this with all my past cars and not had a problem with warped rotors, loose wheels, etc.
The other thing that comes to mind......did you use spacers for your wheels? If so, you should spec out some longer lugs to ensure you are getting proper thread engagment in the nuts.
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From: TEXAS!!!!!!
Guessing that you are suffering the effects of improper wheel nut torque.
Anytime you have the wheels off the car, make sure to use a torque wrench to reinstall.....do NOT use an impact. Tighten in a criss cross pattern. And most peeps would say it's not worth it but I like to "sneak up" on the final torque - 40 lb/ft first pass, 80 second pass, then finish to 100 lb/ft.
Have done this with all my past cars and not had a problem with warped rotors, loose wheels, etc.
The other thing that comes to mind......did you use spacers for your wheels? If so, you should spec out some longer lugs to ensure you are getting proper thread engagment in the nuts.
Anytime you have the wheels off the car, make sure to use a torque wrench to reinstall.....do NOT use an impact. Tighten in a criss cross pattern. And most peeps would say it's not worth it but I like to "sneak up" on the final torque - 40 lb/ft first pass, 80 second pass, then finish to 100 lb/ft.
Have done this with all my past cars and not had a problem with warped rotors, loose wheels, etc.
The other thing that comes to mind......did you use spacers for your wheels? If so, you should spec out some longer lugs to ensure you are getting proper thread engagment in the nuts.
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