Lug nut tightening
We moved from a pop-up to a used 26 ft. TT. While reading the owner’s manual it seems the manufacturer seems to be insistent that you check the lug nut torque quite often. Not only while the trailer w...
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LVJJJ wrote:
I've been driving for 52 years and towing for half that. until recently I've never torqued lug nuts, but I do now since I finally bought a torque wrench (for other purposes). There are several very knowledgable people in this forum that maybe can answer a question. Should the threads on the studs be cleaned and/or sprayed with a lubricant-penetrating oil? (I use Aero-Kroil). In other words, do I screw lug nuts on dry or wet?
It doesn't matter. Your choice..................but..........if you lube you have to bring down the torque value. Even beyond that, the type of lube makes a BIG, BIG, BIG difference. This kind of stuff can drive one crazy.
On critical fasteners such a con rod bolts we have spec's on the type of lube to use with what torque. And if you really want to get crazy you can measure the stretch of the bolt with a mic. This is the most accurate way of gauging stud or bolt stretch. And stretch is what we are after.
IMHO some of you make a mountain out of a mole hill. But knock yourself out if you want to feel like a NASCAR tire changer. Oops, NASCAR tire changers don't torque there studs either. :p
