Torque Wrench Question
Hey Guys, Mounted all four new tires and rims on without a problem, but I do have a question. When i went to put tighten the lugs with the torque wrench, I needed to add an extension onto the torq...
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Rookiecamper wrote:
I believe Peter's web link refers to making the handle longer, thus increasing the torque. If I'm reading things correctly, you are just putting a basic 1/2" x 8" or so extension between the wrench and the socket. That will have negligible effect on what you are using it for.
Agree. A socket extension will have no measurable effect. A lab may find some difference out in decimal point land due to torsion on the extension, but that would make no difference in the real world.
I three step my torquing, per manufacturer specs. For 105 pounds, 1st step is to 40 (using the star pattern already mentioned), 2nd to 70, final to 105. Takes longer, but I feel better taking the time to do it right. I am the only one I know that three steps their torquing. I am sure others do to, I just don't personally know anyone. I do not recall ever seeing a shop do it.
