

| Subject: | Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize |
| Date: | Fri, 3 Nov 2000 00:21:10 -0500 |
I agree with Joel. Joel Walker said: > yes, i carry a torque wrench around with me. :) it's only about $50 at > Sears (get the 1/2-inch size. you'll also need a 19mm socket to fit > the wrench and a 6-inch extension to go between them). :) And make sure the 19mm socket is a 6-point impact socket and not the normal 12 point general purpose socket. Sure it's more expensive ($9.05 for Snap-On, cheaper from others, but get a good one) but it will last forever and its a whole lot cheaper than drilling out even one rounded off lug nut and replacing the nut and the stud. I also carry a 24 inch breaker bar (1/2 inch drive) and a 3 foot piece of 2.5 inch pipe. Stubborn lugs --- no problem. If you use anti-seize on the threads you should also reduce the amount of torque used in installation of the lug nuts or bolts. I don't have the appropriate factors but there is an article in the November, 2000 issue of Hot Rod magazine (I think) that discusses the different types of anti-seize and the approptiate amounts to reduct installation torque for each product. This also helps in removal of lugs when they have been on a long time.
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