I think my ARM fell off! Need better torque wrench

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

Got some new rims yesterday. Started mounting them up and wish I didn't have to look so close at my oldschool torque wrench! oh well. I'll be doing some fender trimming Sunday! These are the new Allied Monster wheels. 17x8 5 inch backspace.

PORTER · Aug 20, 2006

Nice wheels. I use a 1/4 inch impact wrench to mount up my beadlocks, as it torques to 16lbs then I give her a final torque. Speeds up the process tremendously.

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

PORTER said:
Nice wheels. I use a 1/4 inch impact wrench to mount up my beadlocks, as it torques to 16lbs then I give her a final torque. Speeds up the process tremendously.

Ya, new house without 220. My air compresser is only 5 foot away from where I'm working. That really pisses me off!

Oh well, you do what you have to. OF course you know your suppose to torque to 12lbs no more thatn 15lbs.

But this is my third set I've mounted over the last couple years, first set without air. I'm half tempted to give up tonight and go to a friends in the morning. PROBLEM: They will all be hung over and sleeping till after noon.LOL

Bunk1 · Aug 20, 2006

H3RESQ said:
Ya, new house without 220. My air compresser is only 5 foot away from where I'm working. That really pisses me off! Oh well, you do what you have to. OF course you know your suppose to torque to 12lbs no more thatn 15lbs. But this is my third set I've mounted over the last couple years, first set without air. I'm half tempted to give up tonight and go to a friends in the morning. PROBLEM: They will all be hung over and sleeping till after noon.LOL

well start drinking cause you got awhile to wait till there up.

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

Ya! Boy I wish I had patience. I just don't and I can't wait.

PORTER · Aug 20, 2006

H3RESQ said:
OF course you know your suppose to torque to 12lbs no more thatn 15lbs.

Lucky for me my torque specs are just a tad higher on my wheels.:clappy:

Freeride · Aug 20, 2006

Sweet wheels. 5 on 5.5? What'd they set you back?

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

Freeride said:
Sweet wheels. 5 on 5.5? What'd they set you back?

$$$$$$ Yes, 5 on 5.5 You can get a qoute through WILDWESTFAB.COM Its the local distibuter.

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

Got them mounted. I'll have to do some better looking trimming Monday.

Bunk1 · Aug 20, 2006

Sorry, Im not good at spotting small tires..are those 35's or 37's?

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

Bunk said:
Sorry, Im not good at spotting small tires..are those 35's or 37's?

Don't worry its not about height its about width. You can tell 35 Krawlers cause there super wide. These are 37/12.5/17 blue dots. I understand that may be little to you but for only 6.5 inches of lift there pretty damn big for a Grand.

MarcW · Aug 20, 2006

your dana 30 looks bent :flipoff:

Bunk1 · Aug 20, 2006

H3RESQ said:
Don't worry its not about height its about width. You can tell 35 Krawlers cause there super wide. These are 37/12.5/17 blue dots. I understand that may be little to you but for only 6.5 inches of lift there pretty damn big for a Grand.

Right on, It looks damn good. I guess i need to get out more and see rigs on the trail..

H3RESQ · Aug 20, 2006

MarcW said:
your dana 30 looks bent :flipoff:

I need to replace the ball joints. Are you looking at the bent tie rod or how the tires are slightly angled? Have a new tie rod but I'm saving it for after my trip to the Rubicon. I'm sure this one will be toast after that. I've been lazy with my front end cause I'm building one here shortly. Just have to finish the rear first

zig80toy · Aug 21, 2006

Looks damn good if you ask me.:beer:

crash2 · Aug 21, 2006

VERY nice wheels ya got there--too bad they are on krawlers though.....

Brian H · Aug 21, 2006

crash said:
VERY nice wheels ya got there--too bad they are on krawlers though.....

Your just jealous!!!!!

GT TJ · Aug 21, 2006

crash said:
VERY nice wheels ya got there--too bad they are on krawlers though.....

You mean in krawlers don't you? :flipoff:

TB-F · Aug 21, 2006

I know of a fantasticly brushy trail you should take that blangin' thing on:flipoff:

I remember when mine was preaty.:booo:

H3RESQ · Aug 21, 2006

Already been there, done that. Believe me it only looks good in pictures or from 20 foot. Washing and waxing helps though.

Trail Damage so far= 3 dents and to many scratches to count. And you dont want to see the undercarriage!