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wa8yxm
Feb 06, 2021Explorer III
I have broken a stud or two over the years. First one was on a FORD F-350 Custom 10,000 option (those are BIG Heavy Lugs) and it snapped like a toothpic.
They are are multiple types of torque. Rotary they are fairly strong. likewise straigit out and there is not much "Side" torque applied by the wheels (They really don't carry that much load the center hole/hub carry the weight)
But try to bend 'em and SNAP Like I said "like a toothpic" (Think of how you snap one)
The Torque wrench usually has the socket at one end and the force at the other end so it not only twists but bends like the toothpic
A 4-way or an impact wrench are 100% rotary force if done properly.
Oh to break the lug on the F-350.. I used the 2-piece lug wrench under the hood. and shoved the rod all the way through so it worked like a torque wrench.
The other lugs I balanced the rod so I put only rotary force on 'em.
The Next change was done by the tire guy.. and he had a hard time getting 'em off cause ... Well I'd over torqued them just a little when I put 'em on.
They are are multiple types of torque. Rotary they are fairly strong. likewise straigit out and there is not much "Side" torque applied by the wheels (They really don't carry that much load the center hole/hub carry the weight)
But try to bend 'em and SNAP Like I said "like a toothpic" (Think of how you snap one)
The Torque wrench usually has the socket at one end and the force at the other end so it not only twists but bends like the toothpic
A 4-way or an impact wrench are 100% rotary force if done properly.
Oh to break the lug on the F-350.. I used the 2-piece lug wrench under the hood. and shoved the rod all the way through so it worked like a torque wrench.
The other lugs I balanced the rod so I put only rotary force on 'em.
The Next change was done by the tire guy.. and he had a hard time getting 'em off cause ... Well I'd over torqued them just a little when I put 'em on.
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