tightening of strut tower bar
08-27-2002, 01:44 PM
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tightening of strut tower bar
just installed strut tower bar today that i ordered from stealth max, good business and a good looking bar. First impressions, 100% noticeable, its not one of those things u get cuz everyone has one which some think and i used to think. It compliments my progress springs and agx's setup nicely. over bumps it is very controlled and feels tons more solid, the question you ask? i wasnt about to go buy a torque wrench for 35 dollars at advanced and just hand did it, i made them tight with a small rachet that isnt very able of high torque then gave it a last push with a big breaker bar. What is the worst that can happen from being too tight or too loose. Its at a perfect medium right now with a lil more towards the tight side. thanks
only fitment issues were moving the coolant line on the passenger side about a 1/4 inch.
only fitment issues were moving the coolant line on the passenger side about a 1/4 inch.
08-27-2002, 01:55 PM
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Re: tightening of strut tower bar
Originally posted by NotNew!!NewSN!!
just installed strut tower bar today that i ordered from stealth max, good business and a good looking bar. First impressions, 100% noticeable, its not one of those things u get cuz everyone has one which some think and i used to think. It compliments my progress springs and agx's setup nicely. over bumps it is very controlled and feels tons more solid, the question you ask? i wasnt about to go buy a torque wrench for 35 dollars at advanced and just hand did it, i made them tight with a small rachet that isnt very able of high torque then gave it a last push with a big breaker bar. What is the worst that can happen from being too tight or too loose. Its at a perfect medium right now with a lil more towards the tight side. thanks
only fitment issues were moving the coolant line on the passenger side about a 1/4 inch.
just installed strut tower bar today that i ordered from stealth max, good business and a good looking bar. First impressions, 100% noticeable, its not one of those things u get cuz everyone has one which some think and i used to think. It compliments my progress springs and agx's setup nicely. over bumps it is very controlled and feels tons more solid, the question you ask? i wasnt about to go buy a torque wrench for 35 dollars at advanced and just hand did it, i made them tight with a small rachet that isnt very able of high torque then gave it a last push with a big breaker bar. What is the worst that can happen from being too tight or too loose. Its at a perfect medium right now with a lil more towards the tight side. thanks
only fitment issues were moving the coolant line on the passenger side about a 1/4 inch.
Too loose? Lose your struts.
08-27-2002, 02:20 PM
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Re: tightening of strut tower bar
it's not that much of a problem. if you were mounting something on the center bolt I would say go with a torque wrench. in this case just tighten to the widespread "snug and a half" spec.
08-27-2002, 02:51 PM
#7
Originally posted by JeffesonM
The FSTB was my first mod and I just went out a bought one. I figured it couldn't hurt, and I've used it several times since. I guess better safe than sorry.
The FSTB was my first mod and I just went out a bought one. I figured it couldn't hurt, and I've used it several times since. I guess better safe than sorry.
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