Question about installing a FSTB ??
09-26-2003, 08:04 AM
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Question about installing a FSTB ??
Well for one thing, any tools i have laying around are garbage..and im the kinda person that doesnt mess with the mechanical side much, but im starting to creep out a bit. i also use kitchen knives for screw drivers and rig up all other kinds of stuff because i have very few tools ..
anyways i said that to say this .. i have a new fstb coming in today .. and im going to take the courtesy one off but the instructions call for a torque wrench ..? now i know i dont have that .. is it cool to use a regular tool and put the fstb on or is a torque wrench required for this.
some of you ace mechanics let me know !
anyways i said that to say this .. i have a new fstb coming in today .. and im going to take the courtesy one off but the instructions call for a torque wrench ..? now i know i dont have that .. is it cool to use a regular tool and put the fstb on or is a torque wrench required for this.
some of you ace mechanics let me know !
09-26-2003, 09:10 AM
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well.. i installed my without one.. hence i don't have a tourqe wrench. But if u wanna tighten everything to specs.. its a good idea to get one. WIll definetly help u if u wanna get ecerything to specs. Else a regular old fashioned wrench with a pipe for tourque ought to do the job! * just don't break the bolts*
09-26-2003, 10:31 AM
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God ... I thought by now everyone would have gone out and bought a torque wrench already. It's $20 and you'll use it for other things on your car other than the FSTB.
You should be even be able to rent a torque wrench at your local auto parts store.
You should be even be able to rent a torque wrench at your local auto parts store.
09-26-2003, 11:10 AM
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DON'T use a pipe over a wrench or ratchet when installing a FSTB. You'll get way too much leverage. The nuts only need tightened to 30-35 lbs, which really isn't a whole lot (in comparison, lug nuts should be about 80 lbs). Any normally statured male should be able to get 30 lbs on those nuts with a regular wrench using just fingers. No need to really crank on them.
Oh, buy yourself a tool set. Kitchen knives belong in the kitchen. My wife would be pis$ed if I used her good knives as screwdrivers.
Dave
Oh, buy yourself a tool set. Kitchen knives belong in the kitchen. My wife would be pis$ed if I used her good knives as screwdrivers.
Dave
09-26-2003, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot
i also use kitchen knives for screw drivers and rig up all other kinds of stuff because i have very few tools ..
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. Be safe and get some tools.
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