Cracked wheel

[David Brady]

How do these work Mike? Do they yield if you exceed their
rated torque (brake/twist)?

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

Mike Hohnstein wrote:
>
> A forum member showed me a "torque stick" a couple years ago. He
> required the tire guy to use it when servicing his coach. I bought one
> right away and keep it in the side compartment. Mine is yellow in
> color, set @ 450 #s 3/4" drive, Matco cost around $100, I think.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bbwlwb88
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
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> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:43 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Cracked wheel
>
> Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque
> after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks
> ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed
> in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility
> for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I
> checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over
> torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque
> after having work done and I wound up paying a price.
>
> Royal Washburn
> 97 43 BBWL
>
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