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Old 09-10-04, 05:08 PM
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what is the proper foot pounds to tighten lugs on a gs300/400/430 using a torque wrench.

i did a search and someone mentioned 40 pounds initially and then 75 pounds to finish it off using a star pattern. I've also read in another post to use 92 foot pounds.

is this correct?

i don't want any wraped rotors from over tightening.
Old 09-10-04, 05:26 PM
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I heard 80 ft/lbs....but that felt loose for me....so i went to 105 ft/lbs....LOL!!!
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I set my torque wrench at 85 ft lbs.
Old 09-11-04, 09:55 AM
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the proper tqr calvin is 76 foot pounds , do not go beyond 80lbs for you will risk warping rotors easily among other things such as damge to wheel bearing s ..
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thanks ed.should be easy to remember (our bicentenial)
Old 09-16-04, 11:03 PM
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yes factory is 76lb

but for aftermarket, you might want to put a bit more, i do 85. coz' if you actually try, with the aftermarket wheels, most likely you have less turns before it tightens up
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