wyowhitewolf
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- Nov 26, 2005
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I have a Lance 845 cabover and am carrying it on a 3/4 ton SWB light duty (6 wheel studs and 7200 GVW) Chevy 4X4. I have added air-bags and a heavy duty swaybar. We snapped 5 of the six studs on the left rear after having the tires rotated (1350 miles). It was a pretty exciting ride for a couple minutes but God was on our side and no damage other than the studs. After 4 hours of towing and repairs we got back on the road with a wheel that has a different offset. (New wheel is on the way!) Here's the question, do you think it was a weight problem or a lugnut torque problem. I know the Chevy needs to have the lugs tightened to 140 lbs and I know the wheel was wallowed out. The lugs were installed using a rattle stick and not a torque wrench. If it's a weight problem, I need a new truck :-\ Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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