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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Did you torque all of the bolts to spec, or just figure tight works? You said basic hand tools, you do know some stuff needs to be done to a certain pressure right?[/quote] The torque specs are all available online and in enthusiast forums. I use a Snap On adjustable torque wrench, but honestly, I don't think it's super critical. I've been working on stuff a long time, and I've found that torque specs on most bolts in the 12-14 mm range are all about 22-28 ft/lbs. the axle nut is like 177 ft/lbs. big difference! And it has to be staked, too. [/quote] 12:46. What do you mean staked? I'm OCD about using torque specs, and about properly replacing bolts that are one-time use (like axle bolts). The threads deform when properly torqued and shouldn't be reused. The hardest ones for me is when I have to use crows feet and perform torque calculations to convert listed specs.[/quote]
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