Wheel nut torque?

   / Wheel nut torque? #1  

QuasarZ

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Previous Branson 2400H. Looking for new
I have a Branson 2400h and the manual does not list the torque setting for the wheels (or I just can't find it). Any suggestions?
Thanks
 
   / Wheel nut torque? #2  
What size is the threads?

I can look up a "universal torque" spec If I know the thread size.

My F-350 dually has 9/16" thread (about 14mm-ish) and the lugs are torqued to 165 ft lbs.
I suspect your rear lugs will be close to that...... and probably 120 or so on the fronts.
 
   / Wheel nut torque?
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Thanks for the reply. Not sure the size. I did get an answer from the dealer though. They actually had to call Branson because they couldn't find it in any books either. Fronts are 90 and rear is 120.
 
   / Wheel nut torque? #4  
My service manual shows two different numbers
75 - 87 ft-lbs for the front and 192 - 224 ft-lbs for the rear.

front 57 - 67 ft rear 80 - 92 ft-lbs

Not sure what to believe.
 
   / Wheel nut torque? #5  
For the rears, the bigger number is for where the wheel rim bolts to the "dish". The smaller number is where the "dish" bolts to the axle hub.
 
   / Wheel nut torque? #6  
On (any) wheel hardware I run my 100# impact wrench on it and watch the socket. When it stops turning I give it 3 or 4 more whacks and stop.
 
   / Wheel nut torque? #8  
LOL, if you can't remove with a cross bar then tight enough.

If that's for me, I use a ½ drive, not a ¾ at 175 psig like the tire dealers use. With them I tell them to put them on with a cross bar so that if needed I can get them off with same. I keep one in the truck, not the angled worthless hootus that comes as standard equipment. Besides when the bolt/nut stops turning it's not that hard to get off.
 

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