The REFERENCE torque spec for lug nuts on a 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Big Bend/ Black Diamond/ Outer Banks/ Badlands/ Heritage Edition/ Wildtrak/ Everglades/ Heritage Limited Edition will be 113 – 135 NM. Properly torquing the lug nuts is critical to ensuring wheel assembly rides smoothly, forces evenly, and performs as expected. Using the factory torque spec to fasten the stock lug nuts is normal. You can easily check the vehicle torque on your owner’s manual.
Many aftermarket wheels are designed to use your OEM Ford lug nuts but others come with different lug seat types. It is essential that the lug nut seat and the wheel lug seat match. The mismatch between Bronco lug nuts and wheels could potentially cause the nut to loosen and the wheel to become insecure in the vehicle. You can get information from the wheel manufacturers. A 60° conical seat is the most common lug seat on most aftermarket wheels.
Are Aftermarket Ford Bronco Lug Nuts Safe for Off-roading?
Steel Ford Bronco lug nuts are oftentimes stronger and safer for off-roading events. The heat treatment maximizes the strength which makes them highly resistant to wear and damage. After a super forging process, BONOSS forged 50BV30 steel Ford Bronco lug nuts can offer more resistance to impact cracks. These ISO Grade 12 lug nuts have a proof load of 105,700N. Arguably, a stronger retention power on the wheel is necessary to properly secure the wheels and tires in place.
Besides, BONOSS treats these forged ISO grade 12 Ford Bronco lug nuts during production. How the lug nuts are coated is a critical safety factor. By far, BONOSS forged 50BV30 Ford Bronco lug nuts give neutral salt spray resistances exceeding 500 hours, which makes it ideal for your Ford Bronco off-roading wheel upgrades. Such BONOSS forged 50BV30 wheel nuts can withstand worse weather and driving styles. If you intend to install new aftermarket wheels, BONOSS forged ISO grade 12 Ford Bronco lug nuts will give you a much better experience.
