Wheel Lug Nut Torque

["EZ"]

Hey EZ, from what I have seen the torque spec for 22.5 inch wheels is 450 ft/lbs. The torque wrench I have is nowhere near big enough, truck center would have to do them.

Thanks for the reply dJohn.

 

["EZ"]

I had to order one that was bigger. My largest was 300 ft-lbs... Now, 600 ft-lbs...

Our 22.5" wheels...if you remove the plastic nut covers...the torque is written on the nuts in raised letters. At least on our coach. Torque is 450 +/- 25 ft-lbs... I would look for guidance specific to you coaches chassis builder.

Thanks Chuggs! What brand of torque wrench is that? My 1/2" Craftsman isn't big enough. I'm assuming that's a 3/4" drive?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

If I were to need a torque wrench capable of 450+ ft/lbs (and, I can't imagine why I would), I would be inclined to go with something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GLITFW/?tag=rvf01-20

I have a couple of big breaker bars that would work with it, but if I didn't, they are available pretty inexpensively.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL09086/?tag=rvf01-20

Even buying the pair, you are at about 1/3 the cost of a dedicated torque wrench in that range.

TJ

 

[Chuggs]

Thanks Chuggs! What brand of torque wrench is that? My 1/2" Craftsman isn't big enough. I'm assuming that's a 3/4" drive?

NEIKO PRO 03710B 3/4” Drive Adjustable Click Torque Wrench | SAE | 100-700 Foot-Pound | Chrome Vanadium Steel | 48” Length
by Amazon.com
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JZ846/?tag=rvf01-20

Yep...and purchased an impact socket for 3/4” drive to fit the lug nuts. I usually remove them with a 1” drive extended shaft air wrench...so had to buy another impact socket to fit that. I purchased these items when I installed Centramatic wheel balancers and Tyron bands to the steer wheels. I admit..it’s nice to have though.

 

["EZ"]

If I were to need a torque wrench capable of 450+ ft/lbs (and, I can't imagine why I would), I would be inclined to go with something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GLITFW/?tag=rvf01-20

I have a couple of big breaker bars that would work with it, but if I didn't, they are available pretty inexpensively.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL09086/?tag=rvf01-20

Even buying the pair, you are at about 1/3 the cost of a dedicated torque wrench in that range.

TJ

Think that digital gizmo would work? Says it's accurate to +/- 2%. Somehow I'd feel better if it was American made........but then I couldn't afford it.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Think that digital gizmo would work? Says it's accurate to +/- 2%. Somehow I'd feel better if it was American made........but then I couldn't afford it.

I think it would work fine. Neiko is a fairly well-known tool manufacturer, with some of its products made in China and others in Taiwan. Like you, I would much prefer American-made but they are costly and, for an occasional-use tool, I'd be willing to take a chance on Neiko tools.

TJ

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I'd rather that american names had products made in the USA, but most aren't.