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Old 12-29-2009, 09:20 AM   #6
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Default Re: Wheel Studs

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Originally Posted by Gary Smith View Post
I discovered a rear broken wheel stud today while working on my car, sheared off at base of lug . Usually torque them to 40-45 lbs.
Thats kind of a scary thought......racing somebody in the other lane with their rear lug nuts torqued to 40-45 lbs.
Glad you found the broken stud before you got to the track.Its sure nice to have message boards like this on the internet to discuss things before they happen or to help prevent them from happening again.
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