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Originally posted by hmouta:

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...and i torque mine to 95ft/lbs. the amount had been updated by ford from the previous 65-67. i think my 95 is in the ballpark.

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95 ???
I always thought it was 85 ?

After I saw the Sears wrench for $49 (it is actually $69 but it is on sale!)
I ran out to my local Sears (5 min ride) and picked up one.
It is SOOOOOOOOOO easy to use.

According to the instructions with the wrench, you first Torq everyting to 80% of your final Torq number.
Then you Torq to your Torq number.
I did all of my shiny new Gorilla Lock Lugs to 70, and then to 85.
Didn't even break a sweat !

So now I've got to go back out and do them to 95 ??

Thank GOD this new wrench only has to be calibrated once every 5000 uses...