help with fstb installation?
#1
help with fstb installation?
i know you have to torque the bolts to about 30lbs but i dont have a torque wrench. when i tried to buy one the only one pep boys had was a 1/2" $70 wrench. i refuse to pay that much for something i wont use that often. can someone give me a good estimate how tight to make it. i dont want to break any bolts. Thanks
Ryan
zx2max
Ryan
zx2max
#2
A torque wrench is a good investment >>
Originally posted by zx2max
i know you have to torque the bolts to about 30lbs but i dont have a torque wrench. when i tried to buy one the only one pep boys had was a 1/2" $70 wrench. i refuse to pay that much for something i wont use that often. can someone give me a good estimate how tight to make it. i dont want to break any bolts. Thanks
Ryan
zx2max
i know you have to torque the bolts to about 30lbs but i dont have a torque wrench. when i tried to buy one the only one pep boys had was a 1/2" $70 wrench. i refuse to pay that much for something i wont use that often. can someone give me a good estimate how tight to make it. i dont want to break any bolts. Thanks
Ryan
zx2max
Go to Harbor Freight Tools and perform a search under these keywords, "torque wrench". I purchased the 1/2" CLICKER TORQUE WRENCH which is going for $20 right now. It's rated to 150ft-lbs which makes it capable to handling your lugnuts as well.
#3
I think you should reconsider buying a torque wrench. At first, I refused to get one too. But after a little searching I found one at Home Depot, made-in-USA, for around $60 i think? And it's been one of the greatest investments I've ever made. I use it any time I do brake/rotor/wheel work, plus suspension as in your case.
If you're still not convinced, check out http://www.harborfreight.com, and they have some ranging from $20-90. The quality is decent, and is good enough for the home mechanic.
If you're still not convinced, check out http://www.harborfreight.com, and they have some ranging from $20-90. The quality is decent, and is good enough for the home mechanic.
#4
Re: A torque wrench is a good investment >>
Originally posted by Albertt
But, you're right...$70 is a lot to spend for something that is seldomly used.
Go to Harbor Freight Tools and perform a search under these keywords, "torque wrench". I purchased the 1/2" CLICKER TORQUE WRENCH which is going for $20 right now. It's rated to 150ft-lbs which makes it capable to handling your lugnuts as well.
But, you're right...$70 is a lot to spend for something that is seldomly used.
Go to Harbor Freight Tools and perform a search under these keywords, "torque wrench". I purchased the 1/2" CLICKER TORQUE WRENCH which is going for $20 right now. It's rated to 150ft-lbs which makes it capable to handling your lugnuts as well.
#5
Moderator! >>
Originally posted by Turd Ferguson
hmmm, how come I didn't see any replies when I read the thread? darn.
hmmm, how come I didn't see any replies when I read the thread? darn.
Probably because we were typing our replies up at the same time...but mine got submitted through a bit quicker.
#9
Geez, I could have installed for you by now. Just use a 3/8" drive stocket wrench that's only about 8" long. Almost impossible to overtorque the studs. 30-40ftlbs is not really that much or worry about.
I took mine off, test fitted another and put mine back on in about 20 minutes.
I took mine off, test fitted another and put mine back on in about 20 minutes.
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