Wheel-nut torque; floor jack ok?

[skwks]

Could someone tell me the recommended tightening torque for wheel nuts on the '04 G35 coupe?

Also, will it damage the underbody to use a floor jack without an insert that has a groove for the sill? Or, should I just use the jack that came with the car? Any experiences with this?

Thanks!

[chenga]

If you put some padding on top of the floor jack, the jack point won't fold over. I used some old rags (probably about 8 layers) and just put 'em right on top of the floor jack.

Those jack pads are expensive! But I suppose it's worth it. I should get some as well. The car's emergency jack is so much slower than a floor jack that I would recommend you get the pad w/sills or just throw some old rags on there if you need to jack the car right away.

The torque specs should be in the manual I think?

[Gon19s]

I use a regular 2 1/4 ton floor jack 2 times a yr when I swap out my summer and winter tires and have never had a problem. Torque ratings were 80 lbs. on my Acura and are about the same on my G35. I have a torque wrench but usually do not use it. I can put enough torque on it my self and do not have a problem. I also use tuner lugs for my summer wheels. They are great! I use the stock luges on the stock wheels but may use the tuner lugs also. They are really easy to work with. I use an 18 volt drill with an extensioin and a socket to put them on abou 95% and then torque them down my self. It save a me a bunch of time and is cheaper than an impact wrench.