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Subject:Re: lug nuts--broke a socket--socket strength investigations...
From:SyncroHead
Date:Tue, 14 Apr 1998 02:11:51 EDT

In a message dated 98-04-07 13:20:12 EDT, raven@HALCYON.COM writes:

>  I always
>  loosen and retorque all of the lugs to spec. Takes about 10 minutes and
>  gives me a nice, quick upper-body workout as a bonus. I use a 1/2" drive
>  Craftsman socket and a 24" cheater bar.

You retorque them to specs with a 24" cheater bar.  You might want to try
using a torque wrench.

Regards,
Jim Davis

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