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Old 04-21-2012, 02:23 PM   #1
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1984 Ford E350 8 lug nut torque specs (dually wheels)

Would appreciate anyone providing the lug nut torque specs for my 1984 Fleetwood Tioga Ford E350 chassis with 16.5" dually wheels.

I have been unsuccessful in obtaining a chassis owners manual with this information. I am getting a wide range of specs from many sources, but prefer that an RV owner with the similar chassis able to provide this information if possible.

Thanks so much!

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My Chev 3500 torque was 140- 145 foot LBs
http://www.dormanproducts.com/catalo...c10_Part11.pdf
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I came across that webpage but my vehicle was not listed. My vehicle has dually wheels so does that make a difference in the torque spec?

I am thinking the 140-150 ft/lb range would be fine for my vehicle.

However, someone I know has an 83 year vehicle like mine and he uses 220 ft/lbs on his wheels according to a manual he has, but that seems so high.
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My 2002 F350 DRW list the rear wheel lug torque is 150 to 165 ft-lbs.

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My 2002 F350 DRW list the rear wheel lug torque is 150 to 165 ft-lbs.

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Ken, thanks for that info. I am thinking around 140-160 ft/lb would be good for my vehicle.

Does anyone know what determines the torque spec? Is is the size of the bolt and lug? Whether they are dually wheels? Or is is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle?

Thanks for all the info!

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You might check the local automotive parts place to see if they have a Chiltons manual on the chassis.

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On an 1983 E350 from the FORD shop manual says the range of torque is 175-260 and the nominal torque is 220 ft-lbs of torque.
I always used 220 FT-LBS and had no problem with the 8 lug nuts for the 15 years I had the class "C".
I even bough a 3/4" drive torque wrench for the the lug nuts.

The newer Fords like my 1994 F53 had a lot less torque (140 FT-LBS) for the 10 wheel nuts.

Ford had a problem in 80's with the nuts coming loose.
I would not trust a Chiltons manual on this if it says something different.

From the 1983 FORD Shop Manual were the Chiltons manual gets its information from:

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On an 1983 E350 from the FORD shop manual says the range of torque is 175-260 and the nominal torque is 220 ft-lbs of torque.
I always used 220 FT-LBS and had no problem with the 8 lug nuts for the 15 years I had the class "C".
I even bough a 3/4" drive torque wrench for the the lug nuts.

The newer Fords like my 1994 F53 had a lot less torque (140 FT-LBS) for the 10 wheel nuts.

Ford had a problem in 80's with the nuts coming loose.
I would not trust a Chiltons manual on this if it says something different.

From the 1983 FORD Shop Manual were the Chiltons manual gets its information from:

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Bill,

I am sold seeing that shop manual document that the torque should be a nominal 220 ft/lbs.

Thanks so much!

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Thanks to all of you for your feedback. I appreciate it very much!

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NOTE:
The torque depends on the type of lug nut you have.
If you have the two-piece swiveling lug nuts the torque is 140 FT-LBS.
If you have the one piece cone shaped lug nut the torque is 220 FT-LBS.

The above is for the 9/16"-18 Lug Nuts.

DO NOT TRY TO USE THE ONE PIECE CONE SHAPED LUG NUT IN PLACE OF THE TWO-PIECE SWIVELING LUG NUT.
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