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Lug nuts and proper torque?
After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today
that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
stephjeff did pass the time by typing:
> After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... Not good, but it should be ok. I'd definitely have a few choice words for them. One thing to take away from this is that after anyone does work on your car, check it before driving away. I also suggest anyone that has wheel work also retorque the bolts when they get home. Most places just slap them on with an impact wrench rather than take the time to do it correctly. The torque depends on your wheel and lug style. 85-95 for most cone style nuts. -- DougW |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
stephjeff did pass the time by typing:
> After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... Not good, but it should be ok. I'd definitely have a few choice words for them. One thing to take away from this is that after anyone does work on your car, check it before driving away. I also suggest anyone that has wheel work also retorque the bolts when they get home. Most places just slap them on with an impact wrench rather than take the time to do it correctly. The torque depends on your wheel and lug style. 85-95 for most cone style nuts. -- DougW |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
stephjeff did pass the time by typing:
> After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... Not good, but it should be ok. I'd definitely have a few choice words for them. One thing to take away from this is that after anyone does work on your car, check it before driving away. I also suggest anyone that has wheel work also retorque the bolts when they get home. Most places just slap them on with an impact wrench rather than take the time to do it correctly. The torque depends on your wheel and lug style. 85-95 for most cone style nuts. -- DougW |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
I tourque mine to 90 or 100 ft/lbs
I had an old pickup when I was a kid that I drove around for 2 years with a missing lug nut (broken stud I never got around to fixing), it never caused and troubles on this truck and I doubt that you have anything to worry about on your vehicle either. Generally if you have your tires off you should retourque the lugs after a few days of driving around. On 16 Jan 2004 19:01:04 -0800, bag@centurytel.net (stephjeff) wrote: >After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today >that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I >went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without >realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it >like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged >something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at >NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
I tourque mine to 90 or 100 ft/lbs
I had an old pickup when I was a kid that I drove around for 2 years with a missing lug nut (broken stud I never got around to fixing), it never caused and troubles on this truck and I doubt that you have anything to worry about on your vehicle either. Generally if you have your tires off you should retourque the lugs after a few days of driving around. On 16 Jan 2004 19:01:04 -0800, bag@centurytel.net (stephjeff) wrote: >After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today >that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I >went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without >realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it >like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged >something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at >NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
I tourque mine to 90 or 100 ft/lbs
I had an old pickup when I was a kid that I drove around for 2 years with a missing lug nut (broken stud I never got around to fixing), it never caused and troubles on this truck and I doubt that you have anything to worry about on your vehicle either. Generally if you have your tires off you should retourque the lugs after a few days of driving around. On 16 Jan 2004 19:01:04 -0800, bag@centurytel.net (stephjeff) wrote: >After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today >that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I >went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without >realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it >like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged >something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at >NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
I do mine at 110ft/lbs.
-- Matt '03 TJ Sport 91 kawasaki 650sx "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
I do mine at 110ft/lbs.
-- Matt '03 TJ Sport 91 kawasaki 650sx "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
I do mine at 110ft/lbs.
-- Matt '03 TJ Sport 91 kawasaki 650sx "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Always double check the torque. But I believe you or your dog
interrupted a thief, you'll probably find the nut next to where you park. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ stephjeff wrote: > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Always double check the torque. But I believe you or your dog
interrupted a thief, you'll probably find the nut next to where you park. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ stephjeff wrote: > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Always double check the torque. But I believe you or your dog
interrupted a thief, you'll probably find the nut next to where you park. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ stephjeff wrote: > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
ditto
Dave Milne, Scotland "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. > > -- > Matt > '03 TJ Sport > 91 kawasaki 650sx > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 > > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
ditto
Dave Milne, Scotland "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. > > -- > Matt > '03 TJ Sport > 91 kawasaki 650sx > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 > > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
ditto
Dave Milne, Scotland "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. > > -- > Matt > '03 TJ Sport > 91 kawasaki 650sx > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 > > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Don't know your jeep but my understanding is the originals on my '96
Cherokee were composite (made in 2 parts) so an upgrade might be in order to prevent the possibility breakage on torquing and the uttering of many 4 letter words. And thinking about it, I might just consider them a preventive maintenance item and maybe replace them every 10 years whether they need it or not :-) "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Don't know your jeep but my understanding is the originals on my '96
Cherokee were composite (made in 2 parts) so an upgrade might be in order to prevent the possibility breakage on torquing and the uttering of many 4 letter words. And thinking about it, I might just consider them a preventive maintenance item and maybe replace them every 10 years whether they need it or not :-) "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Don't know your jeep but my understanding is the originals on my '96
Cherokee were composite (made in 2 parts) so an upgrade might be in order to prevent the possibility breakage on torquing and the uttering of many 4 letter words. And thinking about it, I might just consider them a preventive maintenance item and maybe replace them every 10 years whether they need it or not :-) "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I
really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. thanks again, Jeff "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<YybOb.1941$k%7.19927053@news-text.cableinet.net>... > ditto > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message > news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... > > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. > > > > -- > > Matt > > '03 TJ Sport > > 91 kawasaki 650sx > > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message > > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 > > > > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I
really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. thanks again, Jeff "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<YybOb.1941$k%7.19927053@news-text.cableinet.net>... > ditto > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message > news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... > > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. > > > > -- > > Matt > > '03 TJ Sport > > 91 kawasaki 650sx > > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message > > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 > > > > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I
really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. thanks again, Jeff "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<YybOb.1941$k%7.19927053@news-text.cableinet.net>... > ditto > > Dave Milne, Scotland > > "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message > news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... > > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. > > > > -- > > Matt > > '03 TJ Sport > > 91 kawasaki 650sx > > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message > > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... > > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today > > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I > > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without > > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it > > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged > > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at > > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 > > > > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
In the old days, when there were service stations, the work order
would had boxes next the work performed that two people would have to initial as done. like the person would have yelled out tight, and made a signal like slapping the wrench, to which another would acknowledge then sign off. A routine, like pilots go through a check list. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ stephjeff wrote: > > Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I > really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I > mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a > problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in > a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not > checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. > > thanks again, > Jeff |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
In the old days, when there were service stations, the work order
would had boxes next the work performed that two people would have to initial as done. like the person would have yelled out tight, and made a signal like slapping the wrench, to which another would acknowledge then sign off. A routine, like pilots go through a check list. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ stephjeff wrote: > > Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I > really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I > mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a > problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in > a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not > checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. > > thanks again, > Jeff |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
In the old days, when there were service stations, the work order
would had boxes next the work performed that two people would have to initial as done. like the person would have yelled out tight, and made a signal like slapping the wrench, to which another would acknowledge then sign off. A routine, like pilots go through a check list. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ stephjeff wrote: > > Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I > really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I > mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a > problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in > a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not > checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. > > thanks again, > Jeff |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
If they were interupted I think you might have also found a jack under
the vehicle. On 17 Jan 2004 13:54:33 -0800, bag@centurytel.net (stephjeff) wrote: >Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I >really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I >mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a >problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in >a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not >checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. > >thanks again, >Jeff > >"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<YybOb.1941$k%7.19927053@news-text.cableinet.net>... >> ditto >> >> Dave Milne, Scotland >> >> "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... >> > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. >> > >> > -- >> > Matt >> > '03 TJ Sport >> > 91 kawasaki 650sx >> > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message >> > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... >> > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today >> > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I >> > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without >> > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it >> > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged >> > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at >> > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... >> > >> > >> > --- >> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >> > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 >> > >> > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
If they were interupted I think you might have also found a jack under
the vehicle. On 17 Jan 2004 13:54:33 -0800, bag@centurytel.net (stephjeff) wrote: >Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I >really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I >mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a >problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in >a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not >checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. > >thanks again, >Jeff > >"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<YybOb.1941$k%7.19927053@news-text.cableinet.net>... >> ditto >> >> Dave Milne, Scotland >> >> "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... >> > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. >> > >> > -- >> > Matt >> > '03 TJ Sport >> > 91 kawasaki 650sx >> > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message >> > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... >> > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today >> > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I >> > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without >> > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it >> > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged >> > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at >> > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... >> > >> > >> > --- >> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >> > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 >> > >> > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
If they were interupted I think you might have also found a jack under
the vehicle. On 17 Jan 2004 13:54:33 -0800, bag@centurytel.net (stephjeff) wrote: >Thanks everyone for the input. I have had them torqued at 100 lbs. I >really think it's too much of a coinidence to have it be a thief. I >mean, after six years in my nice neighborhood and work, never had a >problem. Like I said, it was closing time at NTB and they were all in >a hurry. Seems to add up. It ultimately is my fault though for not >checking. It just reinforces how leary I am of shops and trust. > >thanks again, >Jeff > >"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<YybOb.1941$k%7.19927053@news-text.cableinet.net>... >> ditto >> >> Dave Milne, Scotland >> >> "Matt" <emailmatt9@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:f16e279dfd510b03657986664d4c7aa9@news.teranew s.com... >> > I do mine at 110ft/lbs. >> > >> > -- >> > Matt >> > '03 TJ Sport >> > 91 kawasaki 650sx >> > "stephjeff" <bag@centurytel.net> wrote in message >> > news:b15a3f2e.0401161901.f89825c@posting.google.co m... >> > > After getting new tires from NTB a month ago, I just found out today >> > > that I'm missing a lug nut on a rear wheel. I found this out when I >> > > went to retorque them. I've been driving a month on it without >> > > realizing it! I'm getting a lug nut tomorrow, but after driving on it >> > > like this for a month, could this have bent my rim or damaged >> > > something? I'm pissed that this happened from the "professionals" at >> > > NTB. It was Sunday and they were getting ready to close, but...... >> > >> > >> > --- >> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >> > Version: 6.0.561 / Virus Database: 353 - Release Date: 1/13/2004 >> > >> > |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
The thieves I've grown up with just loosen the lug nuts on one pass
then on a later pass just pull the wheels and let the disks fall on the ground. Ten seconds later they're gone. Several times I've found my lugs loose, once my car on the ground. I haven't lost a wheel in twenty years, partly due to the house motion detectors, and the car's alarm, a couple of smashed rear seat windows, but they left the stereos. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jeepster wrote: > > If they were interupted I think you might have also found a jack under > the vehicle. |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
The thieves I've grown up with just loosen the lug nuts on one pass
then on a later pass just pull the wheels and let the disks fall on the ground. Ten seconds later they're gone. Several times I've found my lugs loose, once my car on the ground. I haven't lost a wheel in twenty years, partly due to the house motion detectors, and the car's alarm, a couple of smashed rear seat windows, but they left the stereos. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jeepster wrote: > > If they were interupted I think you might have also found a jack under > the vehicle. |
Re: Lug nuts and proper torque?
The thieves I've grown up with just loosen the lug nuts on one pass
then on a later pass just pull the wheels and let the disks fall on the ground. Ten seconds later they're gone. Several times I've found my lugs loose, once my car on the ground. I haven't lost a wheel in twenty years, partly due to the house motion detectors, and the car's alarm, a couple of smashed rear seat windows, but they left the stereos. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ Jeepster wrote: > > If they were interupted I think you might have also found a jack under > the vehicle. |
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