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Old 10-01-2002, 07:36 AM
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I have to say in the 7 odd years I have been working on road and race cars casualy and proffesionaly I dont think I have ever used a torque wrench on a suspension part. ever.
I just do them uo tight enough that they won't come undone, and I have never had a problem.

Infact most bolts on a car only need to be done up tight by hand, and torque specs are useualy only given for things like Cylinder heads, gear box caseings, or anything large that is bolted to aluminuim, or requires an even pressure on all the securing bolts to ensure a tight oil seal, or prevent warpage when in use.

Generaly things like suspension bolts do not come under any of the above. And should simply be done up real tight.
Some shop books may show recomended torque figures, but you will notice that they are on the high side, and are reall only there to ensure that weak armed ppl do all the nuts and bolts up tight enough, and useing Air Guns don't over tighten and break something.
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