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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 08:11 PM
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tools for addco rear sway bar

hey guys, these are the tools needed for the installing of the addco rear sway bar, and i have some questions:
Floor jack and Jack Stands or Wheel ramps
10mm and a 14mm Deep socket
Dishsoap or K.Y. Jelly
Rubber mallet

what is a socket and what is a rubber mallet???
thanx
Old Sep 24, 2001 | 08:42 PM
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A socket is an attachment that fits on your ratchet. A ratchet is the thing that goes "tick tick tick" and only turns one way.

A rubber mallet is a heavy hammer whose business end is covered with rubber.

Old Sep 24, 2001 | 08:47 PM
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You might also need a torque wrench. I tightened mine to 25 ft/lb.
Old Sep 24, 2001 | 09:14 PM
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RSB

My bracket twisted off when tightening by hand before i used a torgue wrench.
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