Tightening the hub to rotor bolts

[dalma]

I am finishing up on my marathon Birf service and I am trying to get the new rotors bolted onto the hubs that I just greased and replaced the bearings. Problem is, I know I need to torque these bolts to 54 ft lbs, but I dont own a vise and can't get the rotor secured to tighten them fully. Would an impact wrench work in this situation? Any other tricks?

Thanks

 

[IdahoDoug]

Put them on as tight as will hold them together. Then, later when the hubs/rotors are assembled back on the vehicle and the drive plates are installed you can torque them against the axle which will keep the hub/rotor from spinning. The bolts are easily accessed right up until you put the wheels on over the rotor.

DougM

 

[dalma]

Sounds good. Thanks for the advice.