I have 67 convert with Crager SS wheels what is the proper torque for these wheels?

contact cragar and they can answer.

your original steel wheels are only spec'd @ 70ft/lbs, because the wheel stud is only 7/16", although i generally go 80+ (i use a limiter stick spec'd @ 80 on an air gun). without having the spec, i would use 80 on a new cragar as well. i would not go over 100.

the most important thing is that they are all the same, and that the wheel is seated. never tighten one lug to specs before the rest are at least snug. i generally go around twice, starting with low torque, and increasing until the 5th is at spec. then backwards or restart (in a star, of course) tightening the other 4. and recheck alloy wheels after 25-50 miles. if any have loosened, rinse and repeat.

i wish i could say "until they feel right", but those results may vary. it is the method i have used on any alloy wheel i have put on my car, and they all end up being about 80-90. i havent had one come off yet.

But NEVER so tight that you cannot get the wheel off out "in the field" with the tools you carry with you.

I just got back to the office from changing a tire for my wife. The lug wrench in her Honda was maybe 14 inches long.

Also always tighten in a crisscross pattern across the center, NOT in a clockwise or counterclockwise pattern around the wheel.

Hey thanks for the info, I e-mailed Crager a couple times, but no reply. The wheels were on the car when I got it but front tires were shot. Does anyone know if moog handles front steering suspension parts for 1st generations? The rear end suspension was rebuilt just before I purchased it but front end is way out and I want to replace it all.

yes, moog should have all the parts.

Thanks again Scott. I have a brother-inlaw who did frontends for years. He has offerd to let me use his tools and show me just what to do. As soon as I get over rotator cuff surgery I'll start on that. I can change wheels 1 handed but not this. I hope to get the safetly stuff done before summer so we can cruise, then plenty to do next winter.

what is your location?

I live in Kalispell, Montana 30 miles from Glacier National Park. When summer finally comes we have a lot of nice places to cruise.

:Gilda Radner imitation: "nevermind"

if you were close to me i would help out. maybe there is someone else close.

take care of that shoulder and DO NOT skip on the therapy. at all. in fact, do extra. and dont try to get back too early either.