JKQ
Florida
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Just wondering home many check there lugs & how often. I'm thinking of purchasing a tork wrench for that purpose but wonder if It's really necessary?
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AV8R 130
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A lot less than I should probably. I checked them after the first 50 miles a year and a half ago, and, just last week when I changed a flat.....
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goducks10
Keizer OR
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I never checked mine on both the new trailers I have owned. I have since taken off one tire to replace it because of excessive wear ( another story ), and will re-torque it after I put some miles on it. General rule is when installing aluminum rims, it's a good idea to drive 50 miles and then re-torque them. Then you should be good till taken off again.
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Lynnmor
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My dentist has a sign that says "Only brush the ones that you want to keep" Just tighten the wheels that you want to keep.
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coolbreeze01
Redding, Ca
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If you tighten the lugs with a long handle 1/2" drive breaker bar, then you probably don't need a torque wrench, but they are nice to have around just in case.........I check mine with a torque wrench about 3 times a year.
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fla-gypsy
North Florida
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Checked mine a few times with a torque wrench and never found a problem. I check them a lot less now. Probably need to check again
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wrenchbender
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I lubbi torque mine once a year to 95 ftlbs after I lube the bearings and check on the remaining meat on the shoes.
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Bob/Olallawa
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Don't know how I would get by with out a foot-pound torque wrench. Wish I had a 3/4" drive instead of the 1/2 inch. That is on my upgrade list and will happen this year for sure.
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skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
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If the wheel has been removed I recheck lugs after a hundred miles or so. Never check them again after that until the wheel has been removed again.
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Chuck&Gail
In the Colorado Mountains
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I check mine WITH A TORQUE WRENCH several times a year.
Note just using a breaker bar could result in loose bolts, or in stripped threads, or in weakening the bolts. Depends on lug torque spec, length of breaker bar, and personal strength. That being said I personally know people who are so good I would trust them to do it with anything, but not many people are that good.
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