torquing struts and shocks
#1
torquing struts and shocks
I just finished installing my Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts a few days ago, but I had some problems torquing the retaining nuts to the proper specs. I would ratchet and ratchet and ratchet but the wrench would never "pop". Finally I took a few turns with a box wrench and what I found was the strut/shock shafts were turning with the retaining nut. I abandoned the torque wrench and used two box wrenches to tighten the nuts as best I could.
Anybody else have this problem? I can't figure out how to torque the nuts I am unable to use the wrench.
Anybody else have this problem? I can't figure out how to torque the nuts I am unable to use the wrench.
#4
bad idea, do NOT use an impact to tighten the struts. Use the open end wrenches and get them fairly tight, check them again after a little driving to make sure they aren't loosening. Just don't over tighten them.
#5
Yes, you are correct. It is a bad idea for amatuers to use impact tools for assembling.
For that matter the only accepted tool is a torque wrench.
But if you have a feel for these things, which you will after swapping out many pairs of struts. A quick blast of an impact gun will turn the nut without turning the rod.
For that matter the only accepted tool is a torque wrench.
But if you have a feel for these things, which you will after swapping out many pairs of struts. A quick blast of an impact gun will turn the nut without turning the rod.
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