Jeepwalker
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- Joined
- Sep 8, 2017
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- Location
- WI
- Ram Year
- 2012 Reg Cab, 4x4
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
Let me be more specific than the poll questions:
I use anti-seize (and/or grease), on my lug nut "THREADS" ...and threads only. And have since the 80's. That really should have been one of the questions. One should never use anti-seize (or grease) on the actual taper surface of the lug nuts or the wheel. The friction of the tapers keeps the lug nuts from backing off. If any anti-seize or grease gets on the actual taper surfaces, even a little, it should be removed & both surfaces cleaned with solvent (the tapers, not necessarily the 'threads').
Just about every factory service manual I've read since the 70's or 80's clearly states that in bold print. If the taper surfaces are super dry, a little light oil can be applied ..but then wiped off leaving only a very small amt of residue.
I usually zip wheels on with light torque and always go around and final-torque by hand when finished. I don't use a torque wrench anymore bc I have a pretty good feel by now. Happy truckin'
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I use anti-seize (and/or grease), on my lug nut "THREADS" ...and threads only. And have since the 80's. That really should have been one of the questions. One should never use anti-seize (or grease) on the actual taper surface of the lug nuts or the wheel. The friction of the tapers keeps the lug nuts from backing off. If any anti-seize or grease gets on the actual taper surfaces, even a little, it should be removed & both surfaces cleaned with solvent (the tapers, not necessarily the 'threads').
Just about every factory service manual I've read since the 70's or 80's clearly states that in bold print. If the taper surfaces are super dry, a little light oil can be applied ..but then wiped off leaving only a very small amt of residue.
I usually zip wheels on with light torque and always go around and final-torque by hand when finished. I don't use a torque wrench anymore bc I have a pretty good feel by now. Happy truckin'
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