Re: Wheels' Lug nuts loosened unexpectedly

johngdole.@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> Given your comment below, I wonder if there was too much load on the
> front wheels.
>
> Typically the lugs need to be pattern torqued > 60 lb/ft before loads
> can be placed. But IMO it's more desirable not to lower them. So I
> don't even lower them, just tighten them to spec like you do with the
> rears. Inspect again while raised. No problems.
>
> Now instead of lowering the front try a block of 4x4 (you can get $1
> scraps at home depot) or $4.99 Amazon tire chocks.
>
>
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> On Jul 17, 9:16=BDpm, Built_Well <Built_Well_Toy...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > Since the front wheels moved
> > freely, I torqued them after lowering the vehicle unitl the wheels
> > barely touched the ground enough to prevent the front wheels from
> > moving.
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JohnGdole, that's an excellent idea.  Instead of lowering the
front wheels until they just barely touch the ground enough
to prevent their moving (like Tegger and I do), you're
suggesting to lower the front wheels until they're still an
inch or so above the ground and then slip a 4x4 piece of wood
or a tire chock in the one-inch gap between wheel and ground.

I'll try that next time.  If I'm picturing things right, you're
saying the tire chock or wood jammed into the one-inch gap will
prevent the front wheels from moving while you're torquing them?

Sounds like a great idea.  Did you read this somewhere, and if
so, where?  I'd like to read it myself, or at least know what
the source is, if you can remember.