Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level?
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Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level?
For this setup (detailed at http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=494)
Should I use a torque wrench to make sure they're torqued to a certain spec?
Rubens
Should I use a torque wrench to make sure they're torqued to a certain spec?
Rubens
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (rubens)
Yes, use a torque wrench to make sure all the bolts are torqued to spec. Suspension is a very important part of your car and you do not want any bolts to come undone.
EDIT: Just play it safe and use a torque wrench
EDIT: Just play it safe and use a torque wrench
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (slomob18b)
I did mine about 2 months ago and I didn't torque them to any specs but I had an air gun and ratchet. They ain't coming loose.
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (slomob18b)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slomob18b »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, use a torque wrench to make sure all the bolts are torqued to spec. Suspension is a very important part of your car and you do not want any bolts to come undone.
EDIT: Just play it safe and use a torque wrench </TD></TR></TABLE>
Would I need a helms to find what the specs are
EDIT: Just play it safe and use a torque wrench
</TD></TR></TABLE>Would I need a helms to find what the specs are
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (rubens)
a Helms and a Torque Wrench go hand in hand when working on your car.
Get them both and do it right the first time.
Get them both and do it right the first time.
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (rubens)
I can't remember off the top of my head. but its either 35 or 45 ft lbs. All the bolts are the same. Pretty much. I think one may be different.
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (MachAF)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MachAF »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't remember off the top of my head. but its either 35 or 45 ft lbs. All the bolts are the same. Pretty much. I think one may be different. </TD></TR></TABLE>
any chance someone could find out for me so i dont have to buy a helms?
any chance someone could find out for me so i dont have to buy a helms?
Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (rubens)
Off the top of my head...
strut top nuts (14mm deep, better with 1.5"+ extension) = 36 lb*ft
front upper shock fork bolts (14mm) = 32 lb*ft
front lower shock fork bols (17mm) = 47 lb*ft
rear lower control arm bolts (14mm) = 40 lb*ft
rear swaybar bolts (14mm) = 29 lb*ft
Real mechanics don't need torque wrenches.
strut top nuts (14mm deep, better with 1.5"+ extension) = 36 lb*ft
front upper shock fork bolts (14mm) = 32 lb*ft
front lower shock fork bols (17mm) = 47 lb*ft
rear lower control arm bolts (14mm) = 40 lb*ft
rear swaybar bolts (14mm) = 29 lb*ft
Real mechanics don't need torque wrenches.
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Re: Spring/Strut install: Torquing bolts to a certain level? (IN VTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IN VTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Off the top of my head...
strut top nuts (14mm deep, better with 1.5"+ extension) = 36 lb*ft
front upper shock fork bolts (14mm) = 32 lb*ft
front lower shock fork bols (17mm) = 47 lb*ft
rear lower control arm bolts (14mm) = 40 lb*ft
rear swaybar bolts (14mm) = 29 lb*ft
Real mechanics don't need torque wrenches.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol.. i need these thanks
strut top nuts (14mm deep, better with 1.5"+ extension) = 36 lb*ft
front upper shock fork bolts (14mm) = 32 lb*ft
front lower shock fork bols (17mm) = 47 lb*ft
rear lower control arm bolts (14mm) = 40 lb*ft
rear swaybar bolts (14mm) = 29 lb*ft
Real mechanics don't need torque wrenches.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol.. i need these
thanks
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