Almost lost a wheel on the highway.
03-29-2008, 07:23 AM
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Almost lost a wheel on the highway.
Friday, on my way from Boston to NH I am stuck in traffic as a Honda SUV was on it's side in the middle of the highway. I notice a clicking coming from my front left wheel at 5mph that I don't notice at 90mph. I figure it is just my 2B springs as they make a lot of noise. About 1/2 hour later the steering feels kinda vague but it is sleeting out and there is a lot of crud on the highway. Then the vibration gets really bad. I pull off the highway and find all five wheel bolts are loose enough to wiggle with my finger. I just got it out of the shop and they had the 2 front wheels off. When I rocked the car, I could see the wheel moving. 3 bolts took 3 full turns to tighten.
03-29-2008, 03:34 PM
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Well, actually,it's 80 lb ft(110 Nm) And yes, clockwise (righty tighty) for the wrenching impared.
If you feel you need a FAQ for this, I'm sure we could have the staff here at STFA develop one with your name on it.
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03-31-2008, 10:42 AM
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that should be the absolute last time you go to that shop that is ROOKIE ****!
potentially fatal and expensive as you are the party who will be held accountable/ sued.
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