Big Nuts!

[KenWilkinson]

Ok, now that I have your attention.

The hubs on the 35 Pickup have a 1 and 7/16s nut that has to be torqued to 225 to 250 foot pounds. Yikes! How did you do this?

Regards,
Ken

[wareaglescott]

Big torque wrench with a 1 7/16 socket.

[KenWilkinson]

yep, I figured, Can't find out locally to buy. I wondered if a impact wrench would work?

[Jeff Kleiner]

...I wondered if a impact wrench would work?

Not with any accuracy. I think you'll find that the front hub nuts are actually 36 mm. Both the socket and 250 ft.lb capable torque wrench are generally available in the tool loaner program your local Autozone store (you leave a deposit which is refunded when the tool is returned).

Jeff

[KenWilkinson]

ok solved it. FHEW! got one 3/4 drive socket at a Sears, and a 1/2 to 3/4 adapter. O'Reillys has a 250 pound wrench. A couple of hours of pain resolved.

[Stillwater35]

And yup - it's a 36mm. Glad you got them on!

[slpro1207]

Big torque wrench with a 1 7/16 socket.

That cracked me up.

[herb fraser]

well who doesn't like big nuts !

[Papa]

Amazon is my favorite source for odd items that aren't typically sold in local stores:

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Dave

[myjones]

FWIW
there have been a few FF builders report about torqueing the PS nut before there was enough parts on the back of the car.
Placement of jack stands and that big ft lb twist on a light weight project was said to rock the back of the car UP off of the stands.
That would make for a pucker moment for sure.
DB