Missing Lug wrench
11-10-04, 01:16 PM
#1
Racer
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Missing Lug wrench
My LS430 is missing the lug wrench, and the box that it came in. I just bought the car and wondered if I can purchase this part from somewhere other than a stealership. Any ideas?
11-10-04, 02:17 PM
#2
My tip...forget the factory lug wrench, it's too short when some gorilla torques the nuts. Even if not over torqued, that short arm still takes some muscle to break the nuts at 65#'s. I'd buy a 1/2" breaker bar and deep socket and just put it in one of the storage areas.
My flashlight had been swiped.
My flashlight had been swiped.
Last edited by RA40; 11-10-04 at 02:18 PM.
11-10-04, 03:45 PM
#3
Lexus Champion
Originally posted by RA40
My tip...forget the factory lug wrench, it's too short when some gorilla torques the nuts. Even if not over torqued, that short arm still takes some muscle to break the nuts at 65#'s. I'd buy a 1/2" breaker bar and deep socket and just put it in one of the storage areas.
My flashlight had been swiped.
My tip...forget the factory lug wrench, it's too short when some gorilla torques the nuts. Even if not over torqued, that short arm still takes some muscle to break the nuts at 65#'s. I'd buy a 1/2" breaker bar and deep socket and just put it in one of the storage areas.
My flashlight had been swiped.
Nothing special about the tool kit other then knowing you have it IMHO.
11-10-04, 04:25 PM
#4
Better yet, invest in a 21mm 1/2-inch socket and a cheap 18" long 1/2-inch drive torque wrench for a total cost of about $35 at Sears. It'll help you torque your lug nuts correctly.
My manual says torque to 76 ft-lbs.
My manual says torque to 76 ft-lbs.
Last edited by ychachad; 11-10-04 at 04:26 PM.
11-10-04, 06:39 PM
#5
As a clarification...mine was not talking proper lug torque specs...just the point where it begins to take a bit more strength to loosen them with the stock wrench.
As a piece of "saftey" equipment, the dealer should provide the wrench no charge if you bought the car from them. Even if not, you may inquire and see what they can do.
As a piece of "saftey" equipment, the dealer should provide the wrench no charge if you bought the car from them. Even if not, you may inquire and see what they can do.
Last edited by RA40; 11-10-04 at 06:41 PM.
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