1995 Dodge Ram 2500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), tightened with a 22mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Stellantis (Jeep/Ram/Dodge/Chrysler) torque values: Wrangler/Cherokee lug nuts spec 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), Ram 1500 specs 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm), Ram 2500/3500 specs 160 ft-lbs (217 Nm). Most use a 19mm or 22mm socket with M14x1.5 thread on trucks. The Wrangler's hub-centric ring is critical — do not run hub-piloted wheels without it.

Common fastener categories on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

Heads up for 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 owners: Vehicles this age frequently have seized fasteners due to thread corrosion. Apply penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Kroil) 24 hours before any wrenching, and have a thread chaser on hand. Lug studs are particularly prone to thread damage at this age; if a nut spins on without engaging, the stud is stretched and must be replaced before the wheel goes back on.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), using a 22mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 lug nuts?

The 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 uses a 22mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Dodge Ram 2500 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 28 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 1 of the 28 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data.

Wheels — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The lug nut uses a 22mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) at the all four corners.

Brakes — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Brake fasteners on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the front caliper, the front caliper slide pin torques to 25-35 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the front axle, caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (front brake caliper bracket bolt).

Engine — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (glow plug). Oil drain plug tightens to 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm), takes a 27mm driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The engine mount bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 70 lb-ft at the engine mount. At the engine block, the oil filter torques to Hand Tight + 3/4 Turn (Oil Filter Wrench drive, 3/4-16 UNF thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 lb-ft (valve cover bolt). Spark plug tightens to 20-30 ft-lbs, takes a 9/16" driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head.

Drivetrain — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Transfer case drain plug tightens to 20-25 ft-lbs, takes a 24mm driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the transfer case. The front differential fill plug uses a See notes drive on a 3/8" sq thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the front differential.

Suspension — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The shock absorber top nut uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 25 lb-ft at the shock top mount. At the rear leaf spring, the rear leaf spring u-bolt nut torques to 135-175 ft-lbs (22mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the upper control arm, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 100 lb-ft (upper control arm bolt). Sway bar link nut tightens to 75 lb-ft, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The lower control arm bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 lb-ft at the lower control arm. At the shock lower mount, the shock absorber bottom bolt torques to 100 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread).

Steering — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Steering linkage fasteners on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. At the tie rod end, the tie rod end nut torques to 60-75 ft-lbs (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Axle / Drivetrain — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Axle / Drivetrain fasteners on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. For the front wheel hub, plan for a See notes tool on a M34x1.5 stud; final torque is 160-180 ft-lbs (front axle hub nut (4wd)).

Transmission — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Transmission fasteners on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. Transmission mount bolt tightens to 50 lb-ft, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the transmission mount. The transmission crossmember bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 70 lb-ft at the crossmember. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt torques to 14 lb-ft (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Brake — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Brake fasteners on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The brake line banjo bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 23 lb-ft at the brake line to caliper. At the rotor to hub, the brake rotor set screw torques to 10 lb-ft (T30 drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the caliper to bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 80 lb-ft (brake caliper bolt). Brake caliper slide pin bolt tightens to 27 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper slide pin.

Wheel — 1995 Dodge Ram 2500

Wheel fasteners on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. At the wheel center, the center cap clip torques to Hand Tight (N/A drive, N/A thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a N/A tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is Press Fit (wheel stud).

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