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Important: Note that torque for spare tire is different!
Important: Note that torque for spare tire is different!
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Well, 130 ft/lbs is the torque recommended in the JL Owner's Manual for all but the spare which is 59 ft/lbs.Doesn’t 130 seem a bit high?
It does, especially considering that the instructions that come with most aftermarket wheels spec around 90 ft/lbs. And, you have to take into consideration that if you do get a flat, you have to remove those lugs with a lug wrench. It takes a pretty good size guy to break 130 ft/lbs loose with those little lug wrenches that are included with Jeeps.Doesn’t 130 seem a bit high?
I did 100 4000 miles ago. No issues.I've defaulted to 95 ft-lbs for just that reason. I couldn't imagine trying to break those things loose at 130. Torque specs are based on the fastener size (usually) considering the application, that's partly why the tire carrier is way less.
Awww come on you can do it! Just put your back into it! All that aside I have mine set at 120 because thats what my spacers called for. Always thought it was a bit high too, although suprisingly they werent too hard to loosen on the trail with the tire iron that comes stock with the jeep.It does, especially considering that the instructions that come with most aftermarket wheels spec around 90 ft/lbs. And, you have to take into consideration that if you do get a flat, you have to remove those lugs with a lug wrench. It takes a pretty good size guy to break 130 ft/lbs loose with those little lug wrenches that are included with Jeeps.
Most trucks these days call for 130-160. JL isn't much lighter than and F150 and about the same as a ColoradoDoesn’t 130 seem a bit high?
No need to imagine, I'll just tell youI've defaulted to 95 ft-lbs for just that reason. I couldn't imagine trying to break those things loose at 130. Torque specs are based on the fastener size (usually) considering the application, that's partly why the tire carrier is way less.
The carrier is "way less" because it's made of plastic. I always go to 130 all around on mine. It's really not that much, especially doing it with a 1/2" drive torque wrench.I've defaulted to 95 ft-lbs for just that reason. I couldn't imagine trying to break those things loose at 130. Torque specs are based on the fastener size (usually) considering the application, that's partly why the tire carrier is way less.