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Originally Posted by lippy
I haven't. You don't need to beat the daylights out of the spinner. One trick is to hold the hammer near the head while tightening (less torque), and at the end of the handle while loosening (more torque). That will help you avoid overtightening. When you tighten, just do it until the tone of the thumps change. You'll know when it is adequately tight. Of course, use anti-sieze also.
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This is true, except perhaps the first time if a previous owner overtightened them. Use anti-size on the threads and the flat surfaces, including the spinner to the wheel and it will be lots easier to remove them. Use it sparingly as when they tighten up it will ooze out onto the wheel and it's really a horrible thing to clean up.
I was surprised to hear them change in tone as they tightened up. I also re-banged them after a few dozen miles and noted no change. I used safety wire and never noticed any change in tension.