New tires on truck.. tons of pics

[78Suburban]

I tired my best to torque them all down to 120ftlbs. As they tightened, it made a disturbing popping noise when it got really tight (it made the same noise when I took the wheels off). I wonder if this junky old school torque wrench with an extension got the torque even close, or If I should try to borrow a real wrench from somebody? The nuts just don't seem like they pull down smooth, but violently pop tighter a bit at a time.

I hope this POS wrench got the torque close enough. Once I get her running right I will be able to take her out into the light and get some better pics. I'll probably also have to cut some of the front fender off
Thanks,
James

 

[pauly383]

Your a good guy man

I wouldn't worry about the torque too much . I can count the guys who use a torque wrench on one hand .

They ain't going anywhere !

 

[divorced]

I wouldn't worry about the torque too much . I can count the guys who use a torque wrench on one hand .

I'm not on that hand. I just buzz 'em tight with an impact and call it good.



The 'burb looks good... now we need some wheelin/action pics!



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[steve_kibbe]

I don't use a torque wrench with steel wheels. Are those ltb's?

 

[Robert79K5]

Awsome!
Try putting a dab of antisieze on your lugnuts. That will cure that popping. Theres no reason a beam style torque wrench wouldn't be completely adequate for what your doing.

I was down there in Vienna all last week for a conference. I shoulda gotten you to show me around. I loved that flat land, pecan orchards and sandy dirt you got down there. Beautiful part of the state.

 

[odoa3]

James,
I have never had any issue with steel wheels coming loose, and I only torque them to a 100 lbs.
Now go get them muddy!!!!

 

[muddybuddy]

looks goood, im not on that hand either, with 8 lugs just get them real tight, they aint comin off.

 

[Cove-Rider]

tires look good! time for some wheelin! burb now just needs a big freekin lift!

 

[mikey_d05]

Looks good man, now I wanna see some action pics.

 

[SUBFAN]

Ditch the torque wrench....Use anti seize, or a little oil on them studs, I imagine they are really dry....

The 'Burb looks good, now get some mud on that white paint

 

[Inu-Hanyou1776]

I actually think a beam type torque wrench is better than a click-type. No need to remember to reset it to zero when yer done with it like you have to a clickin' one.

Anyway, yeah, next you need to get some pics of that thing in action!

 

[Thunder]

I always torque my wheels down to tightenough Ft lbs

 

[zeroz400]

I always use a torque wrench to tighten my wheels. Ever since sears didnt torque/tighten our lugnuts and our wheel fell off on the West Virginia turnpike ive been very paranoid about my lugnuts. I like the rims and paint, looks rustic.

 

[Beast388]

Looks good James!! Now, like some others have said.......GO GET IT MUDDY!!!

 

[Russell]

I always do my lug nuts to the good ol' German torque: Gootentight!

 

[78Suburban]

well, I'll get a new pull handle and get her goodntite... Unfortunately I broke my dad's pull handle when I was taking off one of the last lug nuts$$ I guess I should post pics of that... I may pick up a new one at wally world. I want to buy a craftsman or cobalt, but My dad is gonna buy it and doesn't wanna spring for the extra money.. I still would rater a tool with a guarantee.. I'm not sure what brand of pull handle I rung off. It says forged alloy on the side
Thanks,
James

 

[OffRoad]

white wheels don't look as bad as everybody says they do. i like them. that's what's on my truck for the winter.

but hell, it's your truck. do whatever you want.

 

[MNorby]

looks likemeaty stock sized tires. I rattle mine nuts with the impact and that is good. No pun.

 

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