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    Default Anyone that has taken wheels apart..

    what or how do i find out the torque for putting them back together? Do ijust need to call the wheel manufacturer?

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    Yeppers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    Yeppers.
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    A simple search might also tell ya. The wheels i've taken apart usually require about 86lbs or so, these were Enkei Racing S and my current Works

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    A simple search might also tell ya. The wheels i've taken apart usually require about 86lbs or so, these were Enkei Racing S and my current Works
    as much as i google.. noone gives straight answers. most people always tell people to search.. but no one rarely posts numbers. And the manufacturer is no help..lowenhart that is. but i think i can handle it.. preciate it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    A simple search might also tell ya. The wheels i've taken apart usually require about 86lbs or so, these were Enkei Racing S and my current Works
    Whooaa then you've never taken a wheel apart!! 86lbs is for lug nuts or lug bolts NOT wheel bolts. Wheel bolts are 12-15 lbs/ft.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded View Post
    Whooaa then you've never taken a wheel apart!! 86lbs is for lug nuts or lug bolts NOT wheel bolts. Wheel bolts are 12-15 lbs/ft.
    You might be right. It's been a while since i've done these. I believe my Works were actually 25lbs/ft

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    You might be right. It's been a while since i've done these. I believe my Works were actually 25lbs/ft
    Wheel bolts are typically 6mm to 8mm in diameter and you don't want to go over 20 lbs/ft with the largest.

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    Lol I was just thinking about something my friend took apart his BBS and when he put them back together he didnt torque them.But hes a pretty big guy so im sure they have enough.Lol but I would call wheel wizard or place that repairs wheels they would know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by southside View Post
    Lol I was just thinking about something my friend took apart his BBS and when he put them back together he didnt torque them.But hes a pretty big guy so im sure they have enough.Lol but I would call wheel wizard or place that repairs wheels they would know.
    A big guy?! It's 15 lbs-ft...you can do it with one finger lol!

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded View Post
    A big guy?! It's 15 lbs-ft...you can do it with one finger lol!
    Not when you don't have any fingertips left from sanding down lips and polishing each individual bolt I could of committed a crime with no gloves and not left a trace. Super smooth

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    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid View Post
    Not when you don't have any fingertips left from sanding down lips and polishing each individual bolt I could of committed a crime with no gloves and not left a trace. Super smooth
    Stick each bolt into a drill and shove it into a polishing wad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded View Post
    Stick each bolt into a drill and shove it into a polishing wad.
    I did. Eventually ended up using a sock and all kinds of other microfiber towels. On my Works at least. Wasn't that smart my first time around. Still came out with some pretty beat up fingertips. They heat up REALLY quick on that drill lol

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    well im gonna start taken them apart tommorrow, if im off, maybe later on today, if im up to it.

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    ....I can't get these Rota's apart for the life of me, what are y'all talking about?

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    Quote Originally Posted by uproot View Post
    ....I can't get these Rota's apart for the life of me, what are y'all talking about?
    i lol'd

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    Quote Originally Posted by uproot View Post
    ....I can't get these Rota's apart for the life of me, what are y'all talking about?
    try 80lbs of tq

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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB View Post
    try 80lbs of tq
    You mean from his engine to his wheels?

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