Torque Wrench

[Landon]

I recently bought a torque wrench and need advice on correct setting for the Z.

Some YouTuber videos are recommending 100in - lb. for all 4 wheels by using the torque wrench.

Here is the setting for 100 foot pounds:

 

[Eizrael]

I've seen some varying numbers based on different wheels and/or makes and manufacturers. But theyve always been between 80-110 FT-LBs. 100 ft-lb is a solid rule of thumb if you don't have the actual spec. the owners manuals in the new Z doesn't actually list a specific number but the prior gens were all on the lower side of 85 or so.

 

[KrackaC8]

80 ft-lbs

Make you're you're using the correct scale i.e. not inches!

 

[2Cool]

I normally hit 90-92 ft/lbs. OE lug studs are normally grade 10.9, which for a M12 x 1.25 thread pitch is rated for 100-110. I see no reason to max out the stud torque rating.

 

[thesilverbullet]

anyone use a torque stick?

 

[thesilverbullet]

I normally hit 90-92 ft/lbs. OE lug studs are normally grade 10.9, which for a M12 x 1.25 thread pitch is rated for 100-110. I see no reason to max out the stud torque rating.

80-100 shouldn’t be a problem, I would be more concerned with the rotors from uneven torque and incorrect torque pattern….

my taco is 83 so 80 should be plenty for this little grocery getter - lol

 

[Who.Am.Eye.2716]

anyone use a torque stick?

i just use a socket with an extension

80-100 shouldn’t be a problem, I would be more concerned with the rotors from uneven torque and incorrect torque pattern….

my taco is 83 so 80 should be plenty for this little grocery getter - lol

I do 90 ft lbs on all my cars. No rotor warping from over torque.

 

[Nis Mo Z]

I do slightly above 80 lb ft(86) because I have a 5mm spacer on the Apex VS5RS

 

[thesilverbullet]

i just use a socket with an extension



I do 90 ft lbs on all my cars. No rotor warping from over torque.

the torque stick replaces the torque wrench

 

[Landon]

the torque stick replaces the torque wrench

How reliable is the torque stick? Is it safe and accurate to use? Don't want the wheels to fall off while driving on the highway. LOL!

 

[thesilverbullet]

How reliable is the torque stick? Is it safe and accurate to use? Don't want the wheels to fall off while driving on the highway. LOL!

Never used one - going to order one and use with my impact wrench, then follow-up with a torque wrench to verify it works.

 

[FatRatZ]

anyone use a torque stick?

No, because they only work with power, air, or electric, wrenches. They need the high speed of a power wrench to get the shaft to flex to let you know that the torque point has been reached. With a hand wrench, you won’t be able to get it to work. I’ll For me anyway, it’s easier just to use a regular socket with a torque wrench. Although frankly, most of the time I just do it by feel.

 

[KrackaC8]

anyone use a torque stick?

A proper torque wrench from Harbor Freight is like $20.

 

[thesilverbullet]

No, because they only work with power, air, or electric, wrenches. They need the high speed of a power wrench to get the shaft to flex to let you know that the torque point has been reached. With a hand wrench, you won’t be able to get it to work. I’ll For me anyway, it’s easier just to use a regular socket with a torque wrench. Although frankly, most of the time I just do it by feel.

I will use it with an impact wrench. My thoughts was to then verify with a torque wrench….

 

[thesilverbullet]

A proper torque wrench from Harbor Freight is like $20.

Not concerned with cost. i have torque wrenches…. I like the idea of using a torque stick.. my orginal post was asking if anyone has experience?

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