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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Sway bar install question...

Hello,

Just installed my Comptech sway this weekend. Absolutely love it!


Question, I couldn't properly torque the 12mm nut that connects to the end link. It would keep spinning. I tightened it by hand instead, but wanted to see if anyone knew any trick to do it correctly.

(had to use wd-40 to initially loosen it, this is probably part of the problem)

Thanks!
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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an alan wrench will fit in the end of that bolt which will allow you to keep it in the same position while you tighten.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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Thanks. Do you mean the allen wrench fits on both sides?

My torque wrench uses sockets... there's no way to use an allen wrench in that case (at least from the inside of the bolt)

I have to take another look. Maybe I'll use vise grips or something from the other side while I torque it.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Yeah it fits into the end link on the side pointing to the middle of the car. You can't use a socket since the alan wrench will be in the way. You should be able to get plenty of grip with an adjustable wrench or a box wrench though!
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by TinkySD
Yeah it fits into the end link on the side pointing to the middle of the car. You can't use a socket since the alan wrench will be in the way. You should be able to get plenty of grip with an adjustable wrench or a box wrench though!
Yeah, yeah, I know, thanks though. That's how I tightened it for now. But they're suppose to be torque'd to 26 lbs/ft. (or 28, I forget now...)

No biggie, just seeing if anyone else had a problem with the bolt spinning while tightening.

I have a feeling once the wd-40 wears off and gets some dirt in it, I'll be able to torque it fine.

Thanks for the help.
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