Topic: Wheel lug nut torque Specs
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Lifetime MemberLemon Grove, CA - USA
Joined: 10/17/2007
Posts: 2041
Vette(s): 1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.
I tried looking up it up in past forums but did not find it. I know that someone provided it once so I'm sure someone had the torque specifications for the wheel lug nuts.
It is funny I never paid any attention to the specifications for my other cars. Just gave it a good snug fit.
Now I find myself asking how tight to tie my babies shoes.
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
Posts: 1058
Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
1965 – 1982 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| WHEELS | ||
| Rally Wheels (Steel) | 75 | ¾ |
| Optional Wheels (aluminum) | 80* | ¾ (retorque @ 100 ml.) |
| BRAKES | ||
| Caliper Mounting Bolts, front | 70 | 5/8 |
| Caliper Mounting Bolts, rear | 70 | 5/8 |
| Caliper Housing Bolts, front | 130 | 13/16 |
| Caliper Housing Bolts, rear | 60 | 5/8 |
| REAR SUSPENSION | ||
| T-Arm Front (toe-in shims) | 50+* | 5/8 & 11/16 nut |
| Spring Retainer (to rear end)(Steel Spring) | 70 | 13/16 bolt (de-arch spring) |
| U-Joint (inner) U-bolts | 15 | 9/16 nut |
| caps | 30 | 9/16 bolt |
| U-Joint (outer) flange bolts | 75 | 5/8 (use locks) |
| Strut Rod (inner) camber bolt | 70* | ¾ nut |
| Strut Rod (outer) shock mount | 75+* | 15/16 nut |
| Shock Absorber (upper) bolt | 60 | 5/8 & 11/16 nut |
| Shock Absorber (lower) nut | 40 | ¾ |
| Bearing Housing to T-Arm | 30 | 9/16 nut |
| Spindle Nut | 100+ | 1 1/16 |
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