Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Lug nut torque

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-23-2008, 09:01 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
moses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default Lug nut torque

what would be the correct lug nut torque. to be used with jeep oem factory wheels I do not have a owners manual or a hayes manual yet. thanks
Old 10-23-2008, 11:51 AM
  #2  
Renix Super Guru
 
BlueXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Default

I have looked in both the Haynes and FSM and it never gives a number in either one. It refers to it as the specified torue setting but both fail to give a number.
Called my buddy who manages a tire shop and he says on steel wheels it is 85-115 ft/lbs. If you have aluminum wheels it goes to 75-105 ft/lbs.
HTH
Blue
Old 10-23-2008, 12:00 PM
  #3  
Member
 
120mm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Afghanistan
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Aaaand, Aluminum wheels need to be retorqued after the first 50 miles or so...
Old 10-23-2008, 12:25 PM
  #4  
Member
Thread Starter
 
moses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

Thanks Guys I was guessing around 75 ft lbs So Ill go -- 85 ft lbs that should be good. and check them after 50 miles good tip!
Old 10-23-2008, 04:21 PM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
XJ?2010's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 2,914
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Comanche
Engine: I6 4.0L
Default

Also says in owners manual if you ever forget i know i do lol
Old 10-23-2008, 04:24 PM
  #6  
Renix Super Guru
 
BlueXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Default

Originally Posted by XJ?2010
Also says in owners manual if you ever forget i know i do lol
OP says he does not have an owners manual. Read his post.
Old 10-23-2008, 04:27 PM
  #7  
CF Veteran
 
XJ?2010's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 2,914
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Comanche
Engine: I6 4.0L
Default

woops i really need to start reading these things sorry moses
Old 10-23-2008, 08:52 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
 
Andrew_1122's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Ottawa ON
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Default

100ft/lbs
Old 10-23-2008, 09:03 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
BLKXJ 96's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 814
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

For a 96 XJ the FSM says for lug nuts with a 1/2 x 20 thread lugnut with a 60 degree cone

109 to 150 NM

80 to 110 ft lbs
Old 10-24-2008, 12:05 AM
  #10  
Seasoned Member
 
sk8ertht540s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default Lug nut torque

i used to work at a tire shop and i work at a jeep dealership i would go at least a 100ft/lbs

especially if you wheel it

most vehicles are 100ft/lbs unless it is a honda or a big truck

Last edited by BlueXJ; 10-24-2008 at 09:56 AM. Reason: padding
Old 10-24-2008, 09:39 AM
  #11  
Member
Thread Starter
 
moses's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

Ok Ok One hundred foot pounds it is! Thanks guys!
Old 02-10-2013, 03:21 PM
  #12  
Newbie
 
2Jeeps1Cup's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

2008 JGC user manual, page 391, "Correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft-lbs (130 N-m.)

Just thought I'd toss that one out there!

cheers
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Austindude2015
Cherokee Chat
17
12-28-2020 05:12 PM
Cherospeed99
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
16
08-30-2018 01:40 PM
SteveMongr
Cherokee Chat
6
10-22-2015 10:05 PM
Raney120
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
22
10-16-2015 11:27 AM
Stabsthedrama
Cherokee Chat
8
10-01-2015 06:34 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Lug nut torque



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:09 AM.