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05-04-2007, 03:43
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Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque
after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque after having work done and I wound up paying a price. Royal Washburn 97 43 BBWL |
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05-04-2007, 05:02
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Mike Hohnstein,
Was that $100 for a *NEW* Matco 450 lb 3/4" drive torque wrench? You got a part number for that? Sounds way cheap. Did a quick search on Matco site and don't immediately see it. Thanks, Mike Bulriss 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" San Antonio, TX --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote: > > A forum member showed me a "torque stick" a couple years ago. He required the tire guy to use it when servicing his coach. I bought one right away and keep it in the side compartment. Mine is yellow in color, set @ 450 #s 3/4" drive, Matco cost around $100, I think. > MH > ----- Original Message ----- > From: bbwlwb88 > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:43 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel > > > Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque > after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks > ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed > in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility > for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I > checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over > torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque > after having work done and I wound up paying a price. > > Royal Washburn > 97 43 BBWL > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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05-04-2007, 05:40
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A forum member showed me a "torque stick" a couple years ago. He required the
tire guy to use it when servicing his coach. I bought one right away and keep it in the side compartment. Mine is yellow in color, set @ 450 #s 3/4" drive, Matco cost around $100, I think. MH ----- Original Message ----- From: bbwlwb88 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:43 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque after having work done and I wound up paying a price. Royal Washburn 97 43 BBWL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-04-2007, 06:37
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How do these work Mike? Do they yield if you exceed their
rated torque (brake/twist)? David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC Mike Hohnstein wrote: > > A forum member showed me a "torque stick" a couple years ago. He > required the tire guy to use it when servicing his coach. I bought one > right away and keep it in the side compartment. Mine is yellow in > color, set @ 450 #s 3/4" drive, Matco cost around $100, I think. > MH > ----- Original Message ----- > From: bbwlwb88 > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:43 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel > > Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque > after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks > ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed > in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility > for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I > checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over > torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque > after having work done and I wound up paying a price. > > Royal Washburn > 97 43 BBWL > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/787 - Release Date: 5/3/2007 2:11 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-04-2007, 06:44
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You also need to inspect the lugs and nuts themselves. I have had
two lugs shear off on my FC35 rear axle. These types of things have a duty cycle and every time you hit a bump or take the wheels off they get older. The lugs themselves are about $2/each and are easy for any shop to replace. Heck you can even do it yourself with a sledgehammer (on the side of road) or harbor freight shop press. Thomas Eastham 713-851-9693 thomase@... Houston, TX 83' FC35 84' FC33 parting out [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-04-2007, 08:47
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I used mine per directions with my Snap On 3/4 air gun @ 175#s shop air.
Checked with the torque wrench, it was OK. They are intended to protect fragile wheels from caveman installers and they do that. Instructions essentially say lay into the lug nut until the socket quits turning. MH ----- Original Message ----- From: David Brady To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel How do these work Mike? Do they yield if you exceed their rated torque (brake/twist)? David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC Mike Hohnstein wrote: > > A forum member showed me a "torque stick" a couple years ago. He > required the tire guy to use it when servicing his coach. I bought one > right away and keep it in the side compartment. Mine is yellow in > color, set @ 450 #s 3/4" drive, Matco cost around $100, I think. > MH > ----- Original Message ----- > From: bbwlwb88 > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:43 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel > > Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque > after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks > ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed > in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility > for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I > checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over > torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque > after having work done and I wound up paying a price. > > Royal Washburn > 97 43 BBWL > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/787 - Release Date: 5/3/2007 2:11 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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05-04-2007, 08:54
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A "torque stick", looks like a 10" extension. It's like a torsion bar thing
that protects wheels from over torquing lug nuts. You use like a socket extension. They are available in every conceivable torque range. Go check out your local tire store, they will have them and if they don't, you need another tire supplier. MH MH ----- Original Message ----- From: mbulriss To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 11:02 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cracked wheel Mike Hohnstein, Was that $100 for a *NEW* Matco 450 lb 3/4" drive torque wrench? You got a part number for that? Sounds way cheap. Did a quick search on Matco site and don't immediately see it. Thanks, Mike Bulriss 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" San Antonio, TX --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote: > > A forum member showed me a "torque stick" a couple years ago. He required the tire guy to use it when servicing his coach. I bought one right away and keep it in the side compartment. Mine is yellow in color, set @ 450 #s 3/4" drive, Matco cost around $100, I think. > MH > ----- Original Message ----- > From: bbwlwb88 > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:43 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel > > > Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque > after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks > ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed > in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility > for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I > checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over > torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque > after having work done and I wound up paying a price. > > Royal Washburn > 97 43 BBWL > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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