CHECK YOUR NUTS

I wouldn't call you stupid...... I call you lucky. Lucky it didn't come off. Lucky it is just the wheel that needs replacing. Hellofa lot better than a final drive. Get you a lotto ticket.

Quote from MACAWS

Just wanted to reach out and remind everyone that it is a great idea to check and re-torque your lug nuts periodically

Ok my sling was down for some horrible noises coming from the rear, I was able to load it on the trailer and get it to the dealer just before they closed Saturday
Didn't have much time to look it over real well myself because I was pressed for time.

Turns out the rear wheel came loose - I am pretty anal about checking lug nuts since I lost a wheel once when a service station failed to tighten one wheel.
I know I did my usual bolt check before I left - so the best I could guess is that I didn't seat the wheel correctly before I tightened it.
This one is on me STUPIDITY - but a lesson well leaned for everyone.

OK boys and girls have at I deserve it let the digs begin..... Looks like I will be replacing that wheel just for good measure

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Thank you for the heads up, always nice to have a reminder. I can just see @KayTwo now talking to his sling.... "okay baby, now turn your head and cough".

LET'S DO THIS!!!!

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Nut cap, nutty brain, where's my nut?

Check them frequent they could be on you back.

Yep. Have posted reminders about this both here & on TDS in the past. 75 lb-ft on the lug nuts. You torque after a wheel is put back on & then recheck at least twice at say 50 miles & again at 100 miles & you'll most always get a little movement on at least some of the nuts each time. After that, check every 2500 miles (which is my personal oil change interval - dusty environment).

Thanks for posting up @MACAWS. I'm delighted it was nothing more serious & you've provided a valuable reminder to the forum.

Quote from mniron

Where's my nut?

Got your nut right here... LOL

Yep. I just asked my wife. She said my nuts were just fine...and to stop bothering her. Guess she thought I was trying to get frisky or something!!!

@MACAWS does this mean you are good for your event??

Quote from MACAWS

Just wanted to reach out and remind everyone that it is a great idea to check and re-torque your lug nuts periodically

Ok my sling was down for some horrible noises coming from the rear, I was able to load it on the trailer and get it to the dealer just before they closed Saturday
Didn't have much time to look it over real well myself because I was pressed for time.

Turns out the rear wheel came loose - I am pretty anal about checking lug nuts since I lost a wheel once when a service station failed to tighten one wheel.
I know I did my usual bolt check before I left - so the best I could guess is that I didn't seat the wheel correctly before I tightened it.
This one is on me STUPIDITY - but a lesson well leaned for everyone.

OK boys and girls have at I deserve it let the digs begin..... Looks like I will be replacing that wheel just for good measure

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Well, that says it all right there. Leftie loosie - rightie tightie