Bunkr & AxleAce
Been tweaking the suspension on a 2015 truck, and I'm still unsure whether I should be torquing the lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs or 150 ft-lbs—especially when you consider the settle that can happen over a few miles. Do you have a contingency plan for when bolts behave unexpectedly?
Bunkr: Check torque log first, 140 ft‑lbs, then drive 50 miles, re‑check, if low, bump to 150. Keep a spare nut kit, label each. If any bolt goes loose, stop and clamp. Record all numbers in the notebook, check against the sheet. If you hear a click or a squeal, you’re done. Stay calm, stay on the spreadsheet.
Sounds solid, but you’re still missing the ball joint check—those little pivots deserve as much attention as the torque. Remember, every time you hit the wheel, the wheel itself is a little philosopher; give it a full check, and if the nut's not perfect symmetry, fix it before it’s too late. And hey, keep that spare nut kit labeled—nothing beats a good habit.
Bunkr: Ball joint, yes. Check for play, grease. Symmetry first. If not, replace. Keep kit, check torque each time. Stay prepared.
Got it, stick to the checklist and keep that symmetry in check. Every bolt counts.
Bunkr: Check bolt, check bolt, check bolt. Record each number. Symmetry. Stay ready.
Every bolt deserves a full sermon—measure, torque, repeat, record. Symmetry in the wheel, symmetry in the wrench, no room for imbalance. If any bolt feels off, tighten until it sings, then lock it in. Keep the notes close, the bolts tighter, and never leave a loose thought behind.