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10-19-2003, 08:57 PM

my99maxisnice

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installing FSTB

I searched and saw that installation of a FSTB called for a torque wrench. Is this absolutely necessary? I need to know before I purchase one of the Ebay ones...thanks in advance.

10-19-2003, 09:22 PM

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As long as you somewhat tighten them down all the same and within spec. If you know what 35 foot lbs feel like then you dont really need one.

10-19-2003, 09:27 PM

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I searched and saw that installation of a FSTB called for a torque wrench. Is this absolutely necessary? I need to know before I purchase one of the Ebay ones...thanks in advance.

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10-20-2003, 12:53 AM

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I just tightened up mine as much as they could go.... its help up for 2.5 years now, with taking them on and off multiple times....

10-20-2003, 05:23 AM

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I searched and saw that installation of a FSTB called for a torque wrench. Is this absolutely necessary? I need to know before I purchase one of the Ebay ones...thanks in advance.

If you have a lot of experience with bolting suspension, brake or engine components, I would say that you don't need a torque wrench, but if you don't, use one...it'll prevent you from under/overtorquing, assure a consistent torque on all 6 nuts and would be a good learning experience.