Re: OT - Torque the Nut or the Bolt?

On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:40:19 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
<teamarrows@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

This question came up while working on a project this weekend and I'm
looking for some input.

Let's say I've got a nut and bolt holding something together and I
want it torqued at XXX inch-pounds. I can hold the nut with a standard
wrench and use the torque wrench on the bolt, or I can hold the bolt
with a standard wrench and use the torque wrench on the nut.

One of the guys I was working with said "When given the chance, you
always torque the nut." When I asked why the answer was "Because
that's what I've always been told." You know how *those* conversations
go!

So what's the deal? Does it matter? And if so, why? Could it be
different in different cases? And if so, why?

Thanks!

I follow the reference manual. Either torque the bolt or the nut. When
a pattern of torque is necessary, like with head bolts..follow the
instructions.

I replaced my radial arm bushings on the truck. The ONLY option was to
torque the nut.
.

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