Torque Wrench and Lug Socket
07-10-2011, 03:28 PM
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Torque Wrench and Lug Socket
Hi all. I am planning on removing my wheels from my 997.1 Targa for a thorough cleaning. Based on the recommendation I read here, I purchased a floor jack from Costco. Can anyone suggest a decent torque wrench and lug socket (19mm from what I have read here)? Also, do I need to use the anti-seize compound on the bolts each time I remove and re-install the wheel? Any suggestions for a good anti-seize compound? Thanks in advance!
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Frank A.
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Frank A.
07-11-2011, 05:02 PM
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Hi Frank,
I use a Harbor Freight 2 ton floor jack with a "puck" (from Automotion) to help protect the underbody when lifting. I use a Gorilla wrench to remove my lugs - it does include a 19mm socket that I bought from Vertex. I then reinstall my anodized black lugs (also from Vertex) after service with a Craftsman torque wrench and a Porsche soft lined socket (Automotion) dialed to 95 ftlbs. I do not apply anti-seize to my threads.
I use a Harbor Freight 2 ton floor jack with a "puck" (from Automotion) to help protect the underbody when lifting. I use a Gorilla wrench to remove my lugs - it does include a 19mm socket that I bought from Vertex. I then reinstall my anodized black lugs (also from Vertex) after service with a Craftsman torque wrench and a Porsche soft lined socket (Automotion) dialed to 95 ftlbs. I do not apply anti-seize to my threads.
07-17-2011, 01:08 AM
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You could put the Anti Sieze on, but dont put on much...just a small dap really spreads far. Really, I would imagine that it would be a heck of a lot more important to dab some anti sieze IF you were not going to Torque the lug nuts. For the longest time I WAS not tightening the lugs to torque until I realized that the heat which is created on the metal to metal contact COULD/CAN really bend/warp the rims. But to Torque lug nuts your going to need a 1/2" Torque Wrench.
