The SMA tire carrier instructions state that I will need to use a Torque Wrench (95-105 Foot Pounds) and I don’t have one. How crucial is it that I use a Torque range opposed to a regular wrench n this install?

The SMA tire carrier instructions state that I will need to use a Torque Wrench (95-105 Foot Pounds) and I don’t have one. How crucial is it that I use a Torque range opposed to a regular wrench n this install?

The SMA tire carrier instructions state that I will need to use a Torque Wrench (95-105 Foot Pounds) and I don’t have one. How crucial is it that I use a Torque range opposed to a regular wrench n this install?

105 foot pounds sounds a little high. You should be fine around 60 to 70lbs. Anyway be carufull not to snap that bolt head clean off at 105 foot pounds! BIG-C

ya but, how crucial is it that I use a Torque range opposed to a regular wrench n this install?

Just tighten them down to where you think it would hold it good. Tight, but don't stand on the wrench. Check them periodically after you drive around. You can always put some thread lock goop on them too.

Otherwise, go buy yourself a torque wrench.

I don't know if my dealer torqued mine to specs or what, but they had to adjust the alignment several times. I finally gave up and made the adjustment myself with a regular 3/4 inch drive socket and it hadn't needed adjustment since. That was about a year or so ago.

I doubt you could snap the bolt heads off unless you use a cheater bar, don't use an impact wrench though.

No respectable adult male should be without a torque wrench. Sears sells some nice ones and almost any auto parts store, like AutoZone, will sell you a cheap one for around $30. Why not get one, torque the bolts down according to specs and then feel good about having done the job right?

That’s because I am not respectable!

I remember now your the one dating the jeep chick. Your right not respectable. Give him a pass.

well if says to torque them to 105 ft. pounds just crank them down as tight as you can with a 1/2 inch drive and your not going to overtighten them. FYI everything on a vehicle has a torque value.

Nope I am not dating a jeep chick..

Oh darn! well, maybe we can put her on ebay.

Definitely get a torque wrench.

If you have a Harbor Freight in your area, go there and get one.

As another poster mentioned, everything on your truck has a torque value to it. SMA doesn't want things to fall off, so the attachment of your tire carrier to the specs is crucial.

On my truck, I had to use an impact wrench to attach the SMA tire carrier and fuel can carrier, so imagine if I didn't use it...my tire carrier would be laying in the middle of a trail somewhere.

I would use a regular rachet and just snug them up. No need to go out and buy a tool you will hardly ever use unless you plan on working on your hummer all the time.

100 ft. lbs. is the average torque spec for lug nuts. So tighten the bolts down as tight as you would lug nuts. You will not overtighten them with a simple 1/2 drive ratchet. Personally I would tighten them with a 1/2" drive impact gun, but I do this kind of thing for a living-and am comfortable with my tools.

Hey I am comfortable with my tool…..