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GCncsuHD · 09-20-2012, 04:53 PM

I torque mine to 130ftlbs dry, 100 if you dab any anti seize on the threads.

obijuan · 09-20-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

I torque mine to 130ftlbs dry, 100 if you dab any anti seize on the threads.

No antisieze!!!! You want your lugs to stay tight. GM calls for 140ft/lb and dodges 9/16 take 135. So around there.

Mr. 250r · 09-21-2012, 12:30 AM

I would say putting fuel in a truck or changing the wheel is 'easy' and changing a kingpin more to moderate or hard depending on how bad it is stuck or what tools you have at your disposal and.... how you do it lol as far as the dodge front axles go i love dodges for the diesel i haven't had a problem with my early 04 but my cousin has a wobble on his 04.5, hopefully i never have it on that as i already have it on my suburban

GCncsuHD · 09-21-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by obijuan

No antisieze!!!! You want your lugs to stay tight. GM calls for 140ft/lb and dodges 9/16 take 135. So around there.

While I agree, there are those that think it is a must to put some on, then they turn around wonder why their studs snapped off when they torque them to the factory values

OLDCHEV4X4 · 09-21-2012, 08:35 AM

I lube my lugs, And I have never had one come loose. Or break off from tightening.

GCncsuHD · 09-21-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4

I lube my lugs, And I have never had one come loose. Or break off from tightening.

To do them properly, you should only torque them to 80% of the recommended value, since the torque spec is a dry value.

csb#356 · 09-21-2012, 11:45 AM

Well I replaced the bushings and springs and I couldn't get it to do it but it did feel like it tried and that was only at 35 mph. I'm going to the alignment shop today to have that checked. Don't know what to do after that.

Mr. 250r · 09-21-2012, 10:40 PM

Did you run over any good size bumps thats a place it likes to come out at so rail road tracks work as a good test
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09-20-2012, 04:53 PM	#1
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: 79 1 ton with the death wobble I torque mine to 130ftlbs dry, 100 if you dab any anti seize on the threads. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

09-21-2012, 08:35 AM	#5
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: 79 1 ton with the death wobble I lube my lugs, And I have never had one come loose. Or break off from tightening. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

09-21-2012, 11:45 AM	#7
csb#356 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pinehurst, Idaho Posts: 311	Re: 79 1 ton with the death wobble Well I replaced the bushings and springs and I couldn't get it to do it but it did feel like it tried and that was only at 35 mph. I'm going to the alignment shop today to have that checked. Don't know what to do after that.

09-21-2012, 10:40 PM	#8
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: 79 1 ton with the death wobble Did you run over any good size bumps thats a place it likes to come out at so rail road tracks work as a good test Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC LB DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado - Selling 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC LB DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LB SRW

09-21-2012, 12:30 AM	#3
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: 79 1 ton with the death wobble I would say putting fuel in a truck or changing the wheel is 'easy' and changing a kingpin more to moderate or hard depending on how bad it is stuck or what tools you have at your disposal and.... how you do it lol as far as the dodge front axles go i love dodges for the diesel i haven't had a problem with my early 04 but my cousin has a wobble on his 04.5, hopefully i never have it on that as i already have it on my suburban __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC LB DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado - Selling 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC LB DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LB SRW



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