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importiconep3
07-25-2008, 06:22 PM
how tight do i tighten the screws is there a certain torque spec i need while tightening it or just tighten them. having tein springs on stock struts.

Zeth
07-25-2008, 08:37 PM
another member and I just installed progress coilovers today and we use an impact gun and wrenches and just tightned the shit out of everything.

ep_hatcher_510
07-26-2008, 01:12 AM
Here are a specs for everything you need.

Torque Specs: Front

- Upper Strut Mounting Nuts (14mm) = 33 Lb-Ft
- Lower Strut Mounting Nuts/Bolts (22mm) = 116 Lb-Ft
- Nut on Actual Strut (17mm) = 33 Lb-Ft
- Tie Rod End Nut (19mm) = 32 Lb-Ft
- Brake Line Bracket Bolt (12mm) = 16 Lb-Ft
- ABS Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt (10mm) = 7.2 LB-Ft

Torque Specs: Rear

- Upper Strut Mounting Nuts (14mm) = 43 Lb-Ft
- Lower Strut Mounting Bolt (17mm) = 45 Lb-Ft
- Nut on Actural Strut (14mm) = 22 Lb-Ft

dmon
07-26-2008, 03:01 AM
dont make it to tight. becuase when u need to talk em off, its going to be hell. if ur using just your hands, tighten as much as you can. then rest, and try to tighten it more if can. personally i dont like using impact guns, because if you over tighten, you can get stripped nuts n bolts.