Torque Thrust lug nut issue
), and it seems like what I failed to do is make sure the studs were centered in the holes when I first tightened the lug nuts in. Also, I used the wrong terminology earlier in describing the lug nuts I am using - according to the photo I attached (image capture from the AR instructions) I am NOT using "mag" nuts, but I am actually using "CONICAL" nuts.
That said, I also spent some time looking on the web for "wheel centric" adapters and I'm leaning towards purchasing a custom made billet aluminum pair from Motorsport-Tech.com ($60/each).
The right rear wheel still seems to be "shaking". I don't know if that's from the "seized" and now loose lug nut or something else. I am going to check on your (71DodgeDemon340) earlier suggestion about drum balance/weights when I get the car back in the shop tomorrow, and also try Shaggyjk's suggestion about spinning and checking for vibration. Also, I am NOT using anti seize.
Does any of this change the earlier commentary about "UNILUG?" I am guessing these rims are NOT unilug?
Finally, as for AJ/FormS's suggestion about the T-bar adjustment: I am assuming you are referring to the torsion bars? I have taken a look at that, and it appears that the entire right side (not just the rear) is a little low, so based on what you said I am thinking get on the adjusting bolt and raise the right side a few turns might get all 4 corners level? Can I do that with the car on the ground or is there a preferred method? And what did you mean about getting the chassis twisted? - that's got me a little scared.
Happy Birthdasy America - hope you all have a great 4th! And I hope this thread helps out other amateurs like myself who are pretty ignorant about these issues until putting the rubber on the road. I never thought there was so much to this. Live and learn - thanks for all the help!
Maybe. Over the weekend did a few low speed drives around the neighborhood, checking, rechecking etc. All of the lug nuts seem to have seated and tightened except for 2 on the right rear wheel, one of which has seized and loosened the stud. So obviously a problem that I will fix ASAP. But I also checked AR's website and downloaded their install instructions (
That said, I also spent some time looking on the web for "wheel centric" adapters and I'm leaning towards purchasing a custom made billet aluminum pair from Motorsport-Tech.com ($60/each).
The right rear wheel still seems to be "shaking". I don't know if that's from the "seized" and now loose lug nut or something else. I am going to check on your (71DodgeDemon340) earlier suggestion about drum balance/weights when I get the car back in the shop tomorrow, and also try Shaggyjk's suggestion about spinning and checking for vibration. Also, I am NOT using anti seize.
Does any of this change the earlier commentary about "UNILUG?" I am guessing these rims are NOT unilug?
Finally, as for AJ/FormS's suggestion about the T-bar adjustment: I am assuming you are referring to the torsion bars? I have taken a look at that, and it appears that the entire right side (not just the rear) is a little low, so based on what you said I am thinking get on the adjusting bolt and raise the right side a few turns might get all 4 corners level? Can I do that with the car on the ground or is there a preferred method? And what did you mean about getting the chassis twisted? - that's got me a little scared.
Happy Birthdasy America - hope you all have a great 4th! And I hope this thread helps out other amateurs like myself who are pretty ignorant about these issues until putting the rubber on the road. I never thought there was so much to this. Live and learn - thanks for all the help!