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Finally got around to reading this very informative thread and it brings 2 thoughts to mind:
1. Got to get myself a torque wrench as I have always used all my strength to tighten bolts thinking that is the correct approach (Worse, in the last few years I've been doing that while using an extending bar wrench!!!)
2. In the past I have used spacers on wheels (to stop rubbing on the inner arch). I thought they would be fine as I used extended length bolts when I fitted them. From what I have read on here they must be a really bad idea as they would stop\reduce the intended clutch effect between hub and wheel and place more reliance on the bolts to transfer the load. Especially as I used to liberally apply copper slip!
It just shows how a little knowledge can be dangerous.
Dave
Very difficult Dave,, it is instinct to apply a little some thing on a wheel bolt that is very tight or rusty, I think that the makers have allowed a fair tolerance on these things