beemergary Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 On 12/26/2017 at 10:52 PM, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: Not enough weight to break my lug nuts loose. That's why we're talking about the multipliers. http://www.calculatoredge.com/new/torque.htm 180 lbs x 3 ft. = 540 lbs. That would probably stretched studs and made them weak. Not Kewl Seen demonstrations by Locktite that it takes less torgue to take off a nut than to put it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 14 hours ago, beemergary said: 180 lbs x 3 ft. = 540 lbs. That would probably stretched studs and made them weak. Not Kewl Seen demonstrations by Locktite that it takes less torgue to take off a nut than to put it on. 540ft lbs does not remove the lug nuts on my truck. Been there, tried that, wife has the video.... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 15 hours ago, beemergary said: 180 lbs x 3 ft. = 540 lbs. That would probably stretched studs and made them weak. Not Kewl Seen demonstrations by Locktite that it takes less torgue to take off a nut than to put it on. In theory, you're right. But if someone tightened them a bit too much, a little corrosion has crept in, it takes more. I had roughly 1,800 lb/ft (6' x 300# ) on mine and they didn't budge. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 I lent mine to a long time trucker. He has been changing his own truck tires in his HDT for years. You should have seen the grin on his face. He ordered one the next day. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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