Front End Replacement
08-08-2015, 11:05 AM
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Front End Replacement
Wasn't exactl sure which thread this should go in so I went here to the susp. thread.
Alright guys so I purchased a front end suspension kit. Complete with upper/lower control arms, tie rods, sway bar links, everything that..."suspends" the car from the ground
So my next question is... Upon replacing these myself before having it aligned, should I purchase a torque wrench if I don't already own one? I've heard its a necessary tool I've heard it's unnecessary. Ibe never replaced a front end before so this is new to me as well.
Alright guys so I purchased a front end suspension kit. Complete with upper/lower control arms, tie rods, sway bar links, everything that..."suspends" the car from the ground
So my next question is... Upon replacing these myself before having it aligned, should I purchase a torque wrench if I don't already own one? I've heard its a necessary tool I've heard it's unnecessary. Ibe never replaced a front end before so this is new to me as well.
08-08-2015, 11:22 AM
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A torque wrench is always a useful tool. I'd try to get one if you can. Cheap ones can be found at Harbor Freight. You don't want to question if a bolt is tight enough when it's your suspension.
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08-19-2015, 01:27 PM
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it's not needed, tighten has tight as you can get them without using a long cheater bar or getting crazy. Most ball joints and tie rod ends use castle nuts. The nuts for the control arms are usually self-locking. rebuilt hundreds of front ends never once did I use a torque wrench.
The amount of force it takes to remove the nut will be an indication how tight you need to get them.
The amount of force it takes to remove the nut will be an indication how tight you need to get them.
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08-19-2015, 01:32 PM
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i would say a torque wrench is needed for jobs that arent "tighten as hard as you fucking can"
like previous poster said, the amount of force it takes to remove will be an indication on how much to tighten it
lug nuts are 80lbs
the bolts on top of the intake manifold are 8-10lbs!
8-10lbs you cant feel and will likely over tighten and strip!!
like previous poster said, the amount of force it takes to remove will be an indication on how much to tighten it
lug nuts are 80lbs
the bolts on top of the intake manifold are 8-10lbs!
8-10lbs you cant feel and will likely over tighten and strip!!
08-20-2015, 07:38 AM
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i would say a torque wrench is needed for jobs that arent "tighten as hard as you fucking can"
like previous poster said, the amount of force it takes to remove will be an indication on how much to tighten it
lug nuts are 80lbs
the bolts on top of the intake manifold are 8-10lbs!
8-10lbs you cant feel and will likely over tighten and strip!!
like previous poster said, the amount of force it takes to remove will be an indication on how much to tighten it
lug nuts are 80lbs
the bolts on top of the intake manifold are 8-10lbs!
8-10lbs you cant feel and will likely over tighten and strip!!
08-20-2015, 07:40 AM
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Justin is definitely the right tool for the job!
08-20-2015, 07:51 AM
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please, I wasnt associating the intake manifold with suspension work, sir. I merely stated that you will need a torque wrench for a job that YOU CANT FEEL BY HAND.
and ON TOP OF THAT, I was agreeing with you, you asshat.
I clearly stated that you dont need a torque wrench for tightening things as tight as you possibly can.
which is the same as you stated.
so please, be a dick some more!
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08-20-2015, 07:53 AM
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08-20-2015, 08:00 AM
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i would say a torque wrench is needed for jobs that arent "tighten as hard as you fucking can"
like previous poster said, the amount of force it takes to remove will be an indication on how much to tighten it
lug nuts are 80lbs
the bolts on top of the intake manifold are 8-10lbs!
8-10lbs you cant feel and will likely over tighten and strip!!
like previous poster said, the amount of force it takes to remove will be an indication on how much to tighten it
lug nuts are 80lbs
the bolts on top of the intake manifold are 8-10lbs!
8-10lbs you cant feel and will likely over tighten and strip!!
08-20-2015, 08:04 AM
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08-20-2015, 08:19 AM
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I wonder if a torque wrench would be helpful in the treatment of small peen syndrome? 
I agree though, for suspension, I've never really bothered torquing to spec...grade 10.8 bolts can be torqued hard as fk. There is just a torque specification for every nut/bolt on the car because manufacturing takes automatic torque applications and computers don't accept inputs like "finger tight" or "torque it like you went back in time to the girl you first nailed to really show her how much you've learned and make that minute count".
I agree though, for suspension, I've never really bothered torquing to spec...grade 10.8 bolts can be torqued hard as fk. There is just a torque specification for every nut/bolt on the car because manufacturing takes automatic torque applications and computers don't accept inputs like "finger tight" or "torque it like you went back in time to the girl you first nailed to really show her how much you've learned and make that minute count".
08-20-2015, 08:20 AM
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Shoot...when doing the valve cover gasket/adjustment on the TL...I used a inch pound torque wrench and tightened it with my pinky toes and STILL I managed to strip one of the bolts. I was like...DOH YOU DUMB SONOFAVITCH YOU KNOW BETTERRRRRR. FK YOU SCIENCE!!!
08-20-2015, 08:29 AM
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I wonder if a torque wrench would be helpful in the treatment of small peen syndrome?
I agree though, for suspension, I've never really bothered torquing to spec...grade 10.8 bolts can be torqued hard as fk. There is just a torque specification for every nut/bolt on the car because manufacturing takes automatic torque applications and computers don't accept inputs like "finger tight" or "torque it like you went back in time to the girl you first nailed to really show her how much you've learned and make that minute count".
I agree though, for suspension, I've never really bothered torquing to spec...grade 10.8 bolts can be torqued hard as fk. There is just a torque specification for every nut/bolt on the car because manufacturing takes automatic torque applications and computers don't accept inputs like "finger tight" or "torque it like you went back in time to the girl you first nailed to really show her how much you've learned and make that minute count".
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Front End Replacement
Originally Posted by rcb2000
I forgot how immature most of you are, and how little you actually know about fixing shit.
