Re: Wheels' Lug nuts loosened unexpectedly

Holey memory. I correct myself in that I LOOSEN lugs while the tires
are PARTLY raised (not fully on the ground because the lug nuts are
slightly more difficult to remove). I INSTALL lug nuts using tire
chocks/4x4 wood block to full spec (25/50/76 lb/ft steps), without the
tire touching the ground to prevent that slight tilting.  Why?

I stopped even with the partial weight of the vehicle on the ground
after I noticed a nut or two would still turn very slightly with the
full weight on the ground when they didn't off the ground. Which means
uneven torque was not introduced.

IIRC, Costco hand torque off the ground but the last check always by
the supervisor I think they had the tires *partially* on the ground,
couldn't remember for sure.  This would be fine because even with
heavy vehicles like RVs you can torque on the ground them after
achieving 60 lb/ft:

http://www.keystonerv.com/media/pdf/Lug_Nut_Torque.pdf

That's what worked for me.


On Jul 18, 11:42=A0pm, Built_Well <Built_Well_Toy...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> JohnGdole, that's an excellent idea. =A0Instead 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. =A0If 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. =A0Did you read this somewhere, and if
> so, where? =A0I'd like to read it myself, or at least know what
> the source is, if you can remember.