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Old 07-24-2014, 08:37 AM   #21
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I can take my fingers and wiggle them back and forth. That's why I thought they were caps
They are not covers or caps in the sense that a cover would be removable. But they are decorative parts of the lug nuts. If the wiggle concerns you, the nuts can be replaced. Just make sure the replacement is designed to stand up to the torque. Those are the aluminum wheels, and should be torqued to 90-95 lbs. Per page 31 of the manual. Not 65 or 90-120 or whatever.

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Old 07-24-2014, 08:40 AM   #22
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You need to contact the Distributor of the Wheel. Lionshead or HWT and supply them with more Info than we received? Just from the Now supplied Pic. the (Lug nuts)could be (Solid or Stainless covered),call and ask. Youroo!!
Agree, you very well may damage these nuts with full torque on a loose cap.
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They are not covers or caps in the sense that a cover would be removable. But they are decorative parts of the lug nuts. If the wiggle concerns you, the nuts can be replaced. Just make sure the replacement is designed to stand up to the torque. Those are the aluminum wheels, and should be torqued to 90-95 lbs. Per page 31 of the manual. Not 65 or 90-120 or whatever...[/URL]
Pooneil, these are from the HiSpec wheels which manufactures the wheels on Flagstaff/Rockwood and clearly states "1/2" 90-120". They were not pulled out of the sky.
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Old 07-24-2014, 01:09 PM   #24
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Pooneil, these are from the HiSpec wheels which manufactures the wheels on Flagstaff/Rockwood and clearly states "1/2" 90-120". They were not pulled out of the sky.
Do you know that the travel trailer wheel is the same one that is used on Popup campers? Even if it is, that is the full rated range just for the wheel not a recommendation for a specific mating of wheel and axle on a class of camper.

How about the axle specs. Single axle popups may well be different from double axle travel trailers.

I do not have an answer for those questions but they need to be considered before turning the wrench. Which is why I suggest sticking to the 90 to 95 as stated in user manual.
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Torque on lug nuts is not specific to a particular axle, it is an SAE industry standard. Different torque for different size studs.
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Old 07-24-2014, 05:49 PM   #26
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After reading this post,

I decided to take a look at my new to me 2012 A frame chrome lug nuts.

9 out of 10 were 13/16", and 1 is 3/4".

Side clearance is limited, and an old style 4 arm lug wrench will not fit onto the 13/16" nuts. Went to a black socket.

Torque was tight enough that I could not loosen any of them with a standard 1/2" socket wrench. I had to use a 24" breaker bar.

My tow vehicle now has more tools in it.
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I decided to take a look at my new to me 2012 A frame chrome lug nuts.

9 out of 10 were 13/16", and 1 is 3/4".

Side clearance is limited, and an old style 4 arm lug wrench will not fit onto the 13/16" nuts. Went to a black socket.

Torque was tight enough that I could not loosen any of them with a standard 1/2" socket wrench. I had to use a 24" breaker bar.

My tow vehicle now has more tools in it.
If they were torqued to the proper torque, you would need a 24" breaker bar. I do hope you used a torque wrench to tighten them to 95-120.
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Old 07-24-2014, 07:35 PM   #28
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I can't believe I have to bust down

and get one of them torker sticks!

I have evoided them for some decades.

I done put all I had in me on them 2 nuts I bus tested loose a half turn, and I believe I got the whole turn back, although I really ain't got all that much, these days.

Seriously, I will get a torker.
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Check out Harbor Freight. Torque wrenches are usually about $25. And the breaker bars and sockets are relatively cheap too.
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I was reading a sticker on the door about tightening the lug nuts every trip. How does everyone get the lug nut covers off?


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I find it strange they say (Check lugs before Every trip) on a Single Axle unit.I guess they really check a (Dual or Triple Axle) units? The side load on a single axle should be (Minimal) compared to the (Dual or Triple)axle! On the other hand it is proper to check (Wheels & Tires )before Every Trip! Youroo!!
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Can't believe I'm going back to HF already,

good thing a buffet restaurant is nearby.
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Mine has white plastic covers.

Be sure and back off the click style torque wrench when finished using.

Aren't torque sticks designed for impact use?

Beam wrenches don't normally get much out of calibration unless you over torque with them..or bang them around


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Mine has white plastic covers.

Be sure and back off the click style torque wrench when finished using.

Aren't torque sticks designed for impact use?

Beam wrenches don't normally get much out of calibration unless you over torque with them..or bang them around
I think he is referring to a torque wrench as a tork stick. Could be wrong, usually am.
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