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04-11-2012, 11:13 PM
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Lug Nut Torque
What do you torque your lug nuts at?
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04-11-2012, 11:23 PM
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90 on Aluminum wheels, 100 foot pounds on steel wheels. Just make sure you have a tool that will break them loose if you have a flat and need to change one.
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04-11-2012, 11:39 PM
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Does it make a difference on axle size, wheel size or weight of trailer?
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04-11-2012, 11:44 PM
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My aluminum wheels came with specific instructions to torque and retorque after 50 miles to 100 ftlbs for 1/2" wheel studs (120 ftlb for 9/16" studs).
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04-12-2012, 06:38 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Here is the correct torque settings and tightening sequence for your wheels.
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2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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04-12-2012, 06:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
Here is the correct torque settings and tightening sequence for your wheels.
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As always Lou, you have the perfect info for the rest of us. 
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04-12-2012, 07:12 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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The Herkbrary keeps growing; thanks to all of you.
I just "regurgitate it back up to feed the chicks" when needed.
Ugh, what a picture! and before breakfast too.
Well, pushing off for the weekend!
Play nice everyone.
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2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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04-12-2012, 07:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
The Herkbrary keeps growing; thanks to all of you.
I just "regurgitate it back up to feed the chicks" when needed.
Ugh, what a picture! and before breakfast too.
Well, pushing off for the weekend!
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Have a great weekend and as always Thanks! HERKBRARY - I like it 
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04-12-2012, 07:18 AM
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Herk,
I had a copy of this in my books that came with my PUP, but let them go when I traded up to my TT. I have also added this info to my files that are growing, on my laptop. Stay safe,
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04-12-2012, 07:34 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark and Linda
Herk,
I had a copy of this in my books that came with my PUP, but let them go when I traded up to my TT. I have also added this info to my files that are growing, on my laptop. Stay safe,
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The entire scanned manual is posted in the FAQ section now.
A labor of love, I hope the legal beagles let me keep it there.
Download a copy while you can
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2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
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04-13-2012, 11:01 AM
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Just got these from the Forest River wheel mfg. Here is a website for a lot of interesting files.
Index of /files
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04-13-2012, 02:04 PM
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So is that document saying max torque should be 95lbs on 1/2 inch lugs? I have 16 inch aluminum wheels and don't have a clue who the wheel manufacturer is or what they should be torqued at?
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04-13-2012, 02:13 PM
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If it is a Forest River product, you more than likely have a HiSpec alum wheel. My Flagstaffs have all had the 06 series.
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04-13-2012, 02:17 PM
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If you have 16" wheels and 1/2" studs, 1/2" 90-120, so I would go with 105-110 lb/ft. I found out that it took about 3 times on 2 of my wheels and 4 on the other two to finally get them 'seated'. About 50 miles between torguing. I just left the caps off on our first trip until I got home.
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04-13-2012, 02:40 PM
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Is there some sort of manufacturer number on the wheel to help identify them? 
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04-13-2012, 05:32 PM
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This really isn't that hard. Makes no difference who's wheels you have. The torque value is for the stud. If they are aluminum with 1/2" studs, torque to 100 fbs and recheck them for the next two 50 mile trips. If u like 105 go to 105 ftlbs. Most availble torque wrenches are only accurate to +/-5% anyways. After you torque them, the most important step afterwards in lugnuts on a trailer is checking them regulary.
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04-13-2012, 05:39 PM
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You are correct 87CrewDually, wheels are wheels and the studs are what is important. Alum wheels regardless of manufacturer take longer to get the torque set than steel wheels because of the compressibility of the material. That's why it usually only takes about twice on steel wheels and 3 or 4 times on an alum. wheel.
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04-13-2012, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1l243
What do you torque your lug nuts at?
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there is sooooooo much I could say to this but I think at this time I will go repent ! 
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04-13-2012, 06:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windrider
Just make sure you have a tool that will break them loose if you have a flat and need to change one.
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That's a good point! We had a couple of flats on the old salem and learned that we needed a 12volt impact wrench to remove the lug nuts. The 12volt impact wrench is now part of our travel must haves!
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04-13-2012, 06:50 PM
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I carry a 1/2" calibrated torque wrench and socket. That way, I can check the torque about every other night when we are on the road.
Not to make an issue, but regardless of whether the wheel is alum or steel, the torque should be the same. The torque is to stretch the stud/bolt to a percentage (usually 75%) of it's yield strength.
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