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Originally Posted by Kostamojen
Well I don't want the lugs to fall off, and its what a couple of actual RL mechanics not in this thread and have experience with ARP studs recommended, so ya...
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In my experience, "RL" mechanics are the ones who are most guilty of overtorquing lug nuts, BY FAR. I dread the few times I'm forced to take my car in to a shop where customers aren't allowed to assist or observe (inspections, new tires mounted, mostly). Those guys never use a torque wrench 'cause they're in a hurry to produce (or lazy) and crank those things on way too tight w/ an impact gun set on kill. When I get home, I always loosen then retorque the lugnuts. Sometimes they're own so tight I can barely loosen them.. and that's using a MAC impact wrench and a full sized DeWalt compressor. -Soooo... so much for "RL" mechanics. Do not put anti-seize on studs. Hand-thread and -tighten. Then torque to a reasonable amount (I use 85 ftlbs). Done.