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Old 12-07-06, 08:25 AM
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Hi everybody.

Did a quick search but nothing came up. Just looking for a quick answer to a simple question.

What is the proper wheel lug nut torque specs for a 1992 sc400?

Thanks!
Old 12-07-06, 08:31 AM
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I believe it should be about 85-90 ft.lbs.
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As hard as you can turn with your hands while using the lug wrench (Unless you are super strong dude) Then go maybe %75 of your power......Those are my specs...
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i rmember it was like 77lbs
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toyota cars are rated at 80lbs/ft
Old 12-07-06, 05:15 PM
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80
Old 12-07-06, 06:09 PM
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I believe it is 76 lbs...all other Lexus models are the same as well....
Old 12-07-06, 06:28 PM
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Hah! Everyone got it wrong. It is 85 pounds just like all Toyotas. I work at America's Tire Co. I torque these cars every day.
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Originally Posted by JspecSC3
Hah! Everyone got it wrong. It is 85 pounds just like all Toyotas. I work at America's Tire Co. I torque these cars every day.


naw dude, im sure it's 76 or 77
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i torque my mcgard lugs at 70...
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Originally Posted by jibbby
As hard as you can turn with your hands while using the lug wrench (Unless you are super strong dude) Then go maybe %75 of your power......Those are my specs...
thats how i do it.
Old 12-07-06, 09:47 PM
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i beleive its 76 also.. even for lightweight lugnuts, dont exceed 76ftlbs
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http://auth.owners.lexus.com/lexusow...05rx330o/4.pdf
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
570
CAUTION
 When lowering the vehicle, make sure all
portions of your body and all other persons
around will not be injured as the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
 Have the wheel nuts tightened with torque
wrench to 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf), as
soon as possible after changing wheels.
Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the
wheels may fall off, which could cause a
serious accident.
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It's 76... At least that's what the manual says. Then again.... It could be lying
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What's a torque wrench? I just tighten it as much as I possibly can


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