Lug Nut Torque Settings

[BigMikeO]

I never got an owners manual with My truck so I have to ask.

How many foot lbs should i torque the lug nuts to. I have the 8 lug wheels.

Thanks,

[HammerWerf]

My 1999 Suburban calls for 140 lbs-ft for the lug nuts. Remember to go back and forth around the lugs to evenly torque them. For the 8 bolt - I described the pattern to my kids as the "Two Box offset". With 8 lugs, you can see 2 boxes. Tighten the corners of the first box, then move one(1) lug, the tighten the next box. For a more even application of the torque, come up in steps. This will allow the wheel and hub to remain straighter. But you knew most of this.

HammerWerf

[joed]

My 1998 calls for 140 1b-ft.

My Dad's 1995 manual calls for 120 1b-ft. Not sure why the difference.

Joe.

[BigMikeO]

Thanks for the Info, I'll use the 120 lb ft.