j-d wrote:
With that wrench set you'll be able to show any Ford lug nut...Who's Boss!
That was the idea.
I feel better being better equipped. It cost me around $75 total, cheap peace-of-mind. And it stores so easily too.
About the torqueing of lug nuts...
As some of you know, I volunteer at my church in their
CARS Ministry (Christian Auto Repairmen Serving). We are instructed to use the colored
Torque Limiting Extensions with the air tools. The trouble I see using them here in the mid-west winter-salt belt, is that the lugs & nuts and wheel lug seat are often rusted. A preset torque is going to be on the loose side of torque when considering the dynamics in overcoming the extra resistance, especially prominent as the lug seats against the wheel. Using a torque wrench is even worse because the torque wrenches at the shop are handled by so many volunteers. One good drop on the floor and the torque wrench can't be trusted. I would think it is also a common problem in a tire center. There is no easy solution here other than checking things yourself once back at home as OFDPOS advises.
