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Subject:Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
From:Bill Marshall
Date:Wed, 12 Mar 2003 23:00:54 EST
As stated, I was referring to the axle nut in my post (the big one on the
back wheels).  Nearly 400 ft-lbs torque and many years of heat and corrosion
tend to lock them up a bit.

BTW, steel wheels.  I parallel park with no fear!  And the rust keeps the
lugnuts tight!

Bill Marshall
'85 GL Tiico "Pandora"
Aurora, IL