Does anyone know what your spindle nut should be torqued too i have wilwood starlite 55 was told 60 ft lbs is that correct

Wow , I've never torqued a spindle nut on a wide five before and never had a problem. Usually just use a socket to seat the bearing and then back it off to set the cotter key. 60# pounds would be some serious preload

I torqued them once and ran it should i do like you say do you think i couldve ruined my bearings

40 is what ive been running mine at for a few years now.

THANKS GUYS darn rookies always need something LOL

Torqueing any wheel bearing would be bad. They dont need a preload.I just take them up till they are tight and then backem off alittle where there is no slop. Part of my maintenance was to check them after the first race and then periodicaly thereafter.

Do you think i should replace them or back them off and do as you said

If you have torqued them, I would back them off and start over. You have to line the lock ring up and you do not tighten to align the cotter key hole . you always loosen. Bring the nut up with a socket and ratchet until its snug and then back off to line up the lock ring and gotter key hole . That'll be fine

THANKS for the help i appreciate it you learn something new everyday its all new to me

Hey Im sorry, I meant the lock ring and allen bolts not cotter key. Sorry for the confusion DUH
Hey its always better to ask. We all started new at one time. Have fun.

That makes two of us you had me thinking i was missing something im already confused LOL thanks again

Any slop in the bearing will cause a poor brake pedal and uneven pad wear also. Not to mention losing alignment angles. New cars drive so well because they have no slop/movement in the bearings. Something to think on.

I think someone makes roller bearings instead of tapered bearings now for older stuff to eliminate the slop associated with taper style and different adjustment procedures. Imagine if your new Caddy had wheel bearing clearance it woulf wonder around the road like the ol days. Sealed units need no service either.

Wheel bearings are not just a set and go . They need regular maint. and attention.

Have any of you guys tried having your wheel bearing and races REM'd? I am sure you are having your rear end and quick change gears done. You may want to consider having the wheel bearings done also.