on a 2000, is it 72-87 ft-lbs all around?

 

I always thought it was tight right before you started to pass out? lol check your manual, I think its in there but I would think 72-87 would be more than plenty.

 

manual says that for the front axle but doesnt specify for the rear

 

I use 80 lbs all round, per the manual.

 

I'm paranoid after almost losing a wheel on my DSM. I always do an even 100ft. lb. And put anti seize on your lug studs to get a more even torque.

 

80lbs according to the manual, but i do 85lbs just in case....

 

I haven't had any issues.

 

I hope you don't strip the threads out one day and kick your self in the butt

85 sounds correct.

 

80 is accurate. No need to over-tighten just to "be safe". With the potential for lawsuits the manufacturer is already being MORE than safe.

 

Same here. I use 80 lbs for all my cars.

 

I do 85 lbs.

 

i do 80lbs...it works great...and never had a problem loosening them either...

sometimes you get those tire shops who over tq it with an air gun...and its soooo hard to remove afterwards...its like breaking loose a suspension bolt!

 

I checked my torque stick with my wrench. They tighten the lugs to about 93 LBS. Never had a problem with one snapping or stripping after 15 + rotations, but they are tighter than specs. (A little over isn't really a big deal as long as they are all tightened the same amount IMO) more of a pain in the *** for you. hehe

 

after going through some stripped lug studs, I'm never tightening them over 80lbs anymore...I probably went 100+ accidently becuz I was probably pissed this one time....welp, it cost me two new studs...oh well....you live and you learn

80 is what the FSM calls...i'll prob go to 90 at the absolute max...cuz i know after that, it will break!