gonna be installing couple strut bars on my 99 ex. no tools to apply correct amount of torque for me so would a socket set and ratchet be good enuff? just tighten bolts lil over snug?

 

just tighten it pretty good
no need to torque it down to spec

 

you should be good

 

I always do suspension stuff spark plug tight.

 

The only bolts/nuts that need to be torqued are inside the engine and the tranny where it counts.

 

like others have mentioned... you don't need to torque it to spec but a torque wrench is pretty handy... just pick one up at Pepboys or something for $20....

 

define strut bars. if your goin to the frame, over snug is fine. if your goin to the struts, its 33lb-ft which is a little harder than spark plug tight.

 

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Every bolt in the car does have a torque spec, but i never use them unless its motor work and sometimes suspension work.


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Are you serious?

 

funny thread. just torque everything down to OEM specs hehe. can't ever beat OEM specs......


just do what you got to do to get it on, so it wont come off...

 

why wont any1 bother to read what i posted? lemme quote myself for you:
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and im going to the strut bolts, not drilling to the frame.

 

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and im going to the strut bolts, not drilling to the frame. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dude, we've answered. Just use a ratchet and bolt it on.

 

lol, Just torque it down man...with a ratchet.

 

i out mine on with a ratchet and i havent broke it yet, so you'll be fine

 

When i said spark plug tight i meant tighten it down all the way i can then go over one more. Never had a problem.