Just bout an '05 Ram 1500. Do I need to buy a 90 lb torque wrench to rotate the tires without damaging the rotars?

 

It's not so much as worrying about damaging your rotors, as it is stripping a stud out. So in answer to your question, you DO need to get a torque wrench to set it right. IMO a good set of torque wrenches is a must have in every tool chest.

Just an FYI as well, this is a question best suited for the 3rd gen Tech section, found here:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-ram-65/

Welcome to the forums, and oh great to have another MO member on here as well.

 

FYI, the torque on your Ram's lug nuts is 135, not 90. Just to let you know.

 

that seems excessive. i have always gone with 100, especially with the aluminum wheels. out of curiousity, where did you find the torque rating for the the ram J?

 

I always torque mine to 100. if you go too tight, you can snap a lug off...

 

I used a 110 lb torque stick on an impact to put my new aluminum wheels on. I wouldn't go much over 110 ft lbs personally.

 

135 is in the book

 

Thanks everyone! I thought it was 135 (the book says that as well)...for some reason I was told it was 90 and was wondering if anyone had any input. Thanks again!

 

psh trq wrench, unless its internal trq everything to feel

 

I think Crapsman Torque sticks go up to 15ft/lbs. Plenty for Everything a backyard mechanic would need. Anything more and you'd wanna seek some help. SOme wheel bearings need like 240ish ft/lbs. My Mustang did. I just went on feel..lol

Anyways, on aluminum wheels ALWAYS torque to specs. 135? i just did mine at 110.
My trailer has aluminum wheels that i didn't torque because I was in a rush. i was hearing a clunk when I hit the brakes or going around turns. My wheel was so freakin loose. OMG. Torque ALuminum wheels. Triple check and go back and check in 100miles for any looseness that may have occured.