Lug nut socket size and torque wrench suggestions…

[BroncOh]

What ft/lb's should they be torqued to?

From the manual:

 

[Alpoba]

Craftsman makes a nice one with a 30" handle. $93.

CRAFTSMAN Torque Wrench, SAE, 1/2-Inch Drive (CMMT99434)​

That is the one i got (linked above) and the good thing they are on sale at Lowes for $50 now.

 

[Apparition]

I use a CDI Torque Wrench and Craftsman 21mm Socket. I rotate every 5k.

CDI is part of Snap-On, buy once cry once. I’ve seen a couple of the Craftsman wrenches fail.

I broke my CDI torque wrench trying to crush a crush sleeve on a gear install. I contacted them about repair and they said it'd be $90 just to look at it. I bought a Tekton to replace it and am quite happy.

For sockets I bought this handy little set

 

[kroog]

I carry a Milwaukee 3/8" 18v impact and a 21mm socket.

 

[rbimd]

150 ft-lbs on an F 250 with 8 lugs/ wheel. I think F 350's are 165 ft-lbs but double check, because i dont own one...

 

[rbimd]

That is the one i got (linked above) and the good thing they are on sale at Lowes for $50 now.

My Lowe's says $95.

 

[ccw]

150 ft-lbs on an F 250 with 8 lugs/ wheel. I think F 350's are 165 ft-lbs but double check, because i dont own one...

150 lb.ft regardless of 250/350 according to the 22MY owner's manual since it doesn't distinguish between them.

 

[Alpoba]

My Lowe's says $95.

Huh, what do you know, it went back to 95$ today, was still 49$ when i checked yesterday and was on sale when i got it 3 weeks back. Im sure it ll go on sale again.

 

[Tucson Tremor]

Huh, what do you know, it went back to 95$ today, was still 49$ when i checked yesterday and was on sale when i got it 3 weeks back. Im sure it ll go on sale again.

I’m seeing the same thing. Glad I picked it up when I did. With such a steep discount, I was wondering if they were becoming discontinued or there was an updated model on the way. I guess not.

 

[MiTremor906]

Huh, what do you know, it went back to 95$ today, was still 49$ when i checked yesterday and was on sale when i got it 3 weeks back. Im sure it ll go on sale again.

Knew I should have acted quicker on that. Well I guess you live and learn.

 

[Alpoba]

Knew I should have acted quicker on that. Well I guess you live and learn.

May i recommend you swing by your local Lowes. Sometimes i noticed that the items in store were marked on sale longer than online. And i can confirm seeing the sale sticker a few days ago when i visited my local store ( i was buying 21mm sockets when i noticed it still on sale)

 

[Andrewm]

Are the lug nuts a ball seat or are they the flat angle style?

 

[BroncOh]

Are the lug nuts a ball seat or are they the flat angle style?

Flat seat (not angled or tapered) with torque lock serrations.

 

[Legmar]

I carry a DeWalt impact wrench in the truck. I carry a standard socket, but others have recommended a metric socket. I’ll have to look and see what the socket is, actually. But 21mm seems about right. I’ll amend this post shortly.

Yep, I carry a 13/16 socket (mainly cause that was all I had when I put a kit together). I’ll probably get chastised for being a fraction off, but that’s what I have on hand. Eventually I’ll get what I need (hopefully before I need it!).

I just checked, and it seems to me that the 13/16 socket fits better with less play or wiggle than a 21mm socket on the tremor lug nuts. Seems weird to me.

 

[Modman]

I just checked, and it seems to me that the 13/16 socket fits better with less play or wiggle than a 21mm socket on the tremor lug nuts. Seems weird to me.

I just rotated my tires for the first time and found the same - 13/16" is the best fit...

 

[knaffie]

I just checked, and it seems to me that the 13/16 socket fits better with less play or wiggle than a 21mm socket on the tremor lug nuts. Seems weird to me.

Same here. 21mm is too sloppy.

 

[Raspy]

For removing the caps, get a typical brake spoon, like this one. These work perfectly, and if you tow a trailer a lot, you can also adjust the trailer brakes with it. Here's a link:

Amazon.com: CTA Tools 1418 Brake Adjusting Tool : Automotive

Buy CTA Tools 1418 Brake Adjusting Tool: Brake Adjusting Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[MALANEY]

Ran across this on Amazon if anyones looking for a torque wrench and breaker bar.

https://a.co/d/3ROKj40

 

[Modman]

For removing the caps, get a typical brake spoon, like this one. These work perfectly, and if you tow a trailer a lot, you can also adjust the trailer brakes with it. Here's a link:

Amazon.com: CTA Tools 1418 Brake Adjusting Tool : Automotive

Buy CTA Tools 1418 Brake Adjusting Tool: Brake Adjusting Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I found that the small molded hook on the end of the jack handle worked perfectly for this.

 

[RedZilla]

For removing the caps, get a typical brake spoon, like this one. These work perfectly, and if you tow a trailer a lot, you can also adjust the trailer brakes with it. Here's a link:

Amazon.com: CTA Tools 1418 Brake Adjusting Tool : Automotive

Buy CTA Tools 1418 Brake Adjusting Tool: Brake Adjusting Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I found that the small molded hook on the end of the jack handle worked perfectly for this.

If you back out two lug nuts across from each other a little at a time, the center cap will come off with them, no other tools needed.