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seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211

How to set torque setting - steel wheel nuts Hi Daft question but cant get my head around it. I want to fit my Wolf Rims for a couple of months replacing my XS alloys. I have a new set of steel nuts and know the torque should be 170 lbs ft. My torque wrench only goes to 100 lbs ft. Any suggestions to make sure I have got them tight enough? I thought of doing this in two steps 100 then 70 but surely the second time it would be already past the setting and not therefore work? Thanks 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2

16th Feb 2018 5:59pm

blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372	Buy a bigger torque wrench! Either that or a torqje multiplier, your only options really.
16th Feb 2018 6:03pm

Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018

I'm wondering if torquing to 100 and then tightening a set number of degrees would do it. Is there a calculation for the extra 70, or would it be a applicable to take that figure from a similar setup? I'm happy to torque mine to 100 & then reset to 170 & report the additional degrees. If several members were to do it would the figures be that different? The real answer has already been given though

16th Feb 2018 6:22pm

seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211	Hi I thought I knew the answer but I was trying to avoid 'another bill'. Given its a fundamental safety matter no time for penny pinching. That said I could fit then pop to my local tyre garage and ask them to torque them up for me to get mobile. All I need now is a 'vat off' offer from Machine Mart  2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2
16th Feb 2018 6:38pm

Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018	There must be a thread on here with regard to the best torque wrenches/best prices...never found MM vfm for anything. Nip along to Halfords, some of theirs can be good quality at a reasonable price.
16th Feb 2018 6:48pm

Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1102	Halfords torque wrench has served me well for years. You will use it again so it’s a good investment. No point in short cutting safety. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged.
16th Feb 2018 6:55pm

LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641	once was stuck like you and used a bathroom scales or if you have one a spring balance for example a 2 ft wrench push or pull until you see 85 lbs, if that makes sense, obviously the length of your wrench alters the maths. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
16th Feb 2018 7:26pm

LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324	Hands up who's fitted a wheel without using a torque wrench and not died as a result? Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
16th Feb 2018 8:30pm

ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816

Re: How to set torque setting - steel wheel nuts seriesonenut wrote: Hi Daft question but cant get my head around it. I want to fit my Wolf Rims for a couple of months replacing my XS alloys. I have a new set of steel nuts and know the torque should be 170 lbs ft. Thanks Wrong, correct Wolf rims torque is 170Nm, which is equal to 125lbs ft. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

16th Feb 2018 8:48pm

seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211	Ahh thats a help (I think)...... 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2
16th Feb 2018 8:52pm

williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441	LandRoverAnorak wrote: Hands up who's fitted a wheel without using a torque wrench and not died as a result? Guilty your honour, on more occasions than I can remember
16th Feb 2018 9:00pm

Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674	It’s 170 NM not lbs ft  90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............
16th Feb 2018 10:40pm

seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211	Yes my mistake. Still need a bigger torque wrench though  2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2
16th Feb 2018 10:41pm

Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674	Halfords have a good range if you have a trade card. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............
16th Feb 2018 10:44pm

seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211	Don't have a card but they seem to have a better range. I really should buy a better wrench mines years old in any case. I just had a plan to do a wheel swap tomorrow then thought about setting the torque hence the question. 2010 XS USW 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2
16th Feb 2018 11:00pm

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