Is it necasary to use a torque wrench to install strut bars?
Heard mixed answers anyone got the facts...?

 

If you want to do things the "right" way, you'll always use a torque wrench when tightening any bolt on your car.

 

I second that.

 

well i can see how that was a silly question of mine, on that note I'll just say thanks...

Oh in chiltons repair guide or similar book would they have the flbs per bolt? or is it more of a figure it out type of thing?


[Modified by Grimm, 10:47 AM 12/11/2001]

 

I would suggest the hems manual. That one is the most in depth and complete manual and yes it does have the torque specs in there.

 

on a strut bar i guess you could tq it down but all of you guys are lying if you say you acually do, even thiugh i did but only because my tq wrence is what i allready was tightining it down with.

 

You got that right I just tightened it down. hehehehe but for my rear lower bar I torqued that one because I just wanted to be safe. I will torque everything else because I want to be safe rather than sorry later, and I like to know that I won't lose something while I am driving.


[Modified by 91civic, 3:35 PM 12/11/2001]

 

You can wing a strut bar but for soft metals like your cylinder head or suspension parts you really should use one. I bought a cheap one from Pep Boys for $19.99, it works. But $59.99 to $79.99 is what your going to pay for a brand name one like Craftsman.

 

got the sears craftman in my car...it's also a good weapon!

 

thanks again..

 

Hmmm i was looking at the crafts man Torque wrench, digital one too. Are the digital ones good?

 

I would go with a torque wrench. I was surprised how low some of the torque spec's are on a sway bar install. On the Comptech 17ft/lbs is all some bolts get.

FYI- I picked up a torque wrench from Home Depot for under $60

 

where would you find torque specs for lower tie bars and a sway bar for an accord?

 

I bought mine from http://www.tirerack.com for $30-
I just got it today; was that a mistake or are the Gorillas decent.

 

I got a set of strut bars for $150 upper front and ear and lower rear. Haven't installed the lower rear yet, and well was advised to reinstall the others. this time to jack the car up to extend teh shocks / struts then bult it on. have to do it still but....