Front end popping after strut/springs install

[SNKPWR]

I'm sure more of us have had that happen than would care to admit...

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Whered all these nice people come from???? Lol

 

[Sky Render]

Loose lugs....I have no idea how they came loose but I feel lucky to be alive : 0

Don't feel bad, bro. We've ALL done something like that.

Now go invest in a Kobalt torque wrench. 100 ft-lbs, mmkay?

 

[fdjizm]

I set mine to 99ft-lbs. I like to live dangerously.

 

[claudermilk]

Don't feel bad, bro. We've ALL done something like that.

Now go invest in a Kobalt torque wrench. 100 ft-lbs, mmkay?

Yes, 100 ft-lbs, then re-check them periodically. I thought "yeah, right, they never back out on me after all these years." On track session & I was shocked to find they had loosened a touch; I now take the check the torque advise seriously.

 

[frank s]

I had struts and shocks replaced by a nationally-known, highly-regarded manufacturer's specialty shop that happens to be located close to me. Took a ten-mile evaluation drive, pulled into my garage and as is my custom after the wheels have been off, checked the lugs' torque. Front wheels were at about 65 lbs/ft. Looks to me as if they went around once but forgot the final touch. They won't get another chance to screw up.

Never trust anyone. Check them lug-nuts. Personally. With a decent torque wrench.

 

[cyclerick]

Know what you mean. Had my new wheels balanced at a recommended shop and got 10 miles from shop at 50mph in rush hour traffic had rear drivers wheel roll past me and across 4 lanes of traffic without hitting a car. I was able to pull over. Only damage to car was a slight rub on outside fender flare (from tire) and a worn down undercarriage bolt.


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[Drkmrkiv]

I'm sure more of us have had that happen than would care to admit...

Happened to me when I was 17. Scary stuff.