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Old May 11, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Im curious as to where i can find torque wrench specs for when i put on my lowering springs, skunk2 camber kit and exhaust. how tight are the bolts torqued. thanks in advance if anyone knows.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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collegehillhonda.com go to their hpf suspension there should be an instruction.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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last time i ever used a torque wrench was for head work, cams etc.

you dont need that.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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yeah, this will be my first DIY install of any sort, ive done my homework and thats the last thing bugging me, i just want to do it right and not mess anything up. thanks Rahxephon for the reference, got the info, but like you said and even imo i dont see why torque specs would be pertinent.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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what exhaust_note said,you only need the right torque specs for engine mods
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Old May 11, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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well im going off of the hfp muffler for the si, it does give specs, but not for the entire exhaust, only muffler. does it matter if i just tighten it tight as hell??
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Old May 11, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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nah.. dont go tight as hell. your stronger then you thing.. wrist tight is something like 25-35 ft. lbs.

a nice body shrug is like 60-70.. so give it a few nice body shrugs. i got that feel now.. most people who have messed around alot and have snapped bolts can start to feel them twist and know when to stop.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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also sais im supposed tighten everything with the weight of the car on the suspension. how the hell do i get around the wheel to tighten bolts when the wheel is on??????????????
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Old May 11, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Park over a hole

The honest answer here is carefully. You'll be able to figure it out when you're actually looking at it. Sometimes it's best to just do rather than worry about doing.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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i torque my wheels to 80. someone somewhere told me 80 so 80 it is.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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To Nighthawk your wheel torque spec should be 90 FT LBS. To the OP use the German method of goodntight.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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True backyard mechanics...It's better to get the torque specs then to under tighten it and have something fall off over time or to over tighten it have have the bolt break
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marshall81 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

True backyard mechanics...It's better to get the torque specs then to under tighten it and have something fall off over time or to over tighten it have have the bolt break</TD></TR></TABLE>

i don't no any dealerships that use the torque specs for things like brakes, suspension and such.
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