My understanding (correct me if I'm wrong) is that lug nuts and bolts should
be installed dry.  Use of anti-seize, or any other lubricant, will result in
overtorqued bolts.

Karl Wolz

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Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize

> 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.
>