Can one really torque a lugnut with hand tools?

[gus]

I've read a few posts here about wheel lug torque of 500 lb-ft and more.

Do any buses actually require that much?

I thought 400 or a bit over was about the max? Even on 18 wheelers I have never seen any more than this.

[Ed Hackenbruch]

According to the book the wheels on my 5A should be between 450 to 500 ft. lbs.  I set my torque wrench to 40 lbs. and by using the 12:1 i am torquing at 480lbs.   Will, i thought about getting the plastic box but figured the gold metal box will last forever......and besides it looks better.

[John316]

Gus,

On our DL3 we torqued ours to 500.

God bless,

John

[Diesel_Gypsy]

Jim, is this what you have?

Kyle

Yes, that's the one I have. Works great for taking the outside nuts off - but don't use this for tightening.

Thank's for finding the picture for me. I wasn't sure if I could figure out how to post my own! lol

Later. . .
Jim