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How often do you replace your studs and lug nuts?
I'm getting tired of using lug bolts, and it may be time to convert to a stud kit. Studs break and lug nuts stretch over time, I've read/been told. APEX recommends that both studs and lug nuts be replaced annually on a track car, but I was wondering what interval(s) actual users follow. When ordering, should I purchase 1-2 extra studs and/or lug nuts just in case of unexpected failure?
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I'm getting close to two years on mine. I'm going to be proactively changing mine soon. Had turner's, ordered four extras. None broke.
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I think every two years is reasonable. I see some folks checking torque before every session. In my experience my lugs stay properly torqued through the weekend, so I only check in the morning. I think constantly torquing these fellas leads to early failure. YMMV.
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Just takes a light pull to get a click. Once the fastener turns...you're adding torque.
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I had to replace mine after about 20 track days, or 7 months. It all depends how much use you put on, TBH. One of mine snapped after 20 and that's all she wrote. I'm not abusive on torquing them either.
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08-21-2016, 06:16 PM | #8 |
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I do it annually now just bc of breaking things before. They're not expensive so better safe than sorry. That's just me though.
But I see a lot of ppl looking to buy used ones who don't think cal. Maybe I'll put them on the for sale forum LOL
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i'm not sure if it contributes or not, but i like to let them cool before i mess with them. if i'm swapping wheels at the end of the day, i'll be sure to get a generous cool down lap in, and then let the car sit for a little bit. i just feel like torquing to tighten/loosen when hot might not be healthy for them.
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I replace annually. Definitely a bad idea to torque them while hot.
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08-21-2016, 09:18 PM | #11 |
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while on the topic of studs, has anyone used the expensive turner "dry lube" race studs?
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...-e9x/Checkout/
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Cool. I'll start at 2 years and adjust if necessary.
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I stop right when I hear the torque wrench click. For proper use, is there more to it than just that? Quote:
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Same. I don't understand why people feel the need to check torque after every session. In fact, I don't really want to be re-torquing stuff when the hubs, nuts, and everything else is extremely hot AND at ambient temperature. I have never checked the torque and found them to be loose.
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I've never done it. Red loctite + torque them down = no worries.
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If you want to be super anal retentive then you'd torque to about 90% and then do a final torque to 100%. I don't even use a torque wrench. I use a 80ft lb torque stick on a Milwaukee 18v battery impact. Squeeze the trigger and keep going until the nut stops turning. I've check it enough to know I'm right around 80 ft/lbs. This is assuming that the mating surfaces on your wheels and hubs are clean and you've properly seated the wheel flush against the face of the hub.
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i'm looking at this one. https://www.amazon.com/STEELMAN-5009...s=torque+stick
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i think blow torch will take care of it. unless red means you can't even fire it off lol
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