little num Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Right sprayed my uk wheels black and was changing them over, so far so good, got to the last wheel drivers side rear and what should happen you got it. Was just about to hit the torque setting and it seemed to go funny, as in kept turning but didnt go tighter so i thought well i might as well carry on turning to see what happens SNAP. So ordered 5 new ones fron toyota and today fitted them, good job really as i inspected the other 4 and guess what thay was also cracking at the start of the tread. So now in concerend that my other 15 are old and stratched and could also be ready for a change. They are only £8 for 5 so im going to change them all next weekend as i dont want to loose a wheel doing 120 round donington lol. Job wise they are very easy to do so i would recomend checking them and changing if unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I did this the other day, it was the last bolt I was doing and it just kept turning till it snapped, I had the fun of drilling it out of the hub after that, once out it was clear it was a dodgy bolt so I agree with you getting them changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Too many places overtighten them way beyond the correct torque setting, how many places have you seen use a torque wrench on anything ? Good call changing them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 James take some pics and we can make it a 'How To' for the benefit of everyone; as the cars get older more & more people may find they need to do this job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Too many places overtighten them way beyond the correct torque setting, how many places have you seen use a torque wrench on anything ? Good call changing them all What is the correct torque setting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 What is the correct torque setting? I do mine to 75 ftlbs, with a dab of copper slip on the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ta, anyone recomend me a decent ish torque wrench that i would just use for doing the wheel nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Ta, anyone recomend me a decent ish torque wrench that i would just use for doing the wheel nuts? Draper are ok and pretty cheap, was £49, now at £22.54 on Amazon.co.uk model 30537 micrometer adjustment with a range from 22.1 - 154.9 ftlbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 No probs, i'd have posted a link but im rather crap at doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 James take some pics and we can make it a 'How To' for the benefit of everyone; as the cars get older more & more people may find they need to do this job. I'm sure i've read a guide on it in these forms. I'll have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=61142&highlight=wheel+stud There you go. Edited March 15, 2009 by Rich8v (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Too many places overtighten them way beyond the correct torque setting, how many places have you seen use a torque wrench on anything ? I totally agree. Makes sense to go somewhere respectable rather than kwik fit etc, to get ya tyres done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I personally dont think its down to them using torque guns, its just they are getting old and they do stretch and wear over time, it obviously dont help with studs as old as ours it just shows they are getting weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Just fitted & torqued my new wheels to 73lbs per foot torque that is what i have been recommended with also putting a bit of copper ease on all threads before securing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I'm sure i've read a guide on it in these forms. I'll have a look. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=61142&highlight=wheel+stud There you go. Nice one, I foolishly just assumed there wasn't a guide. I should have realised the legend Ian C would already have it covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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