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Old 03-21-2005, 12:01 AM   #1
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Lug nut torque?

What did GM reccomend on the Lug nut torques??

I thought 100 is good. I'm not sure. What do you use?? thanks. sswj
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Old 03-21-2005, 12:29 AM   #2
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Out of the '70 10-60 series truck service manual:

1/2 ton= 55-75 ft. lbs.
3/4 and 1 ton= 65-90 ft. lbs.
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Old 03-21-2005, 12:52 AM   #3
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hmmm, on the chart at work they recommend no less on most detorit made trucks from 75 and up. It only goes back that far.
what does the 68 book say?
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Old 03-21-2005, 01:23 AM   #4
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I go either 75 or 80.
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Old 03-21-2005, 09:37 AM   #5
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Quote:
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what does the 68 book say?
From the 68 Service Manual - 75 lb for rear axles 5200lb capacity - 7200lb capacity

For the life of me, I could not find a spec for the fronts. But I only did a quick search. More detailed later.
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