trouble installing the neuspeed upper tie bar...
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trouble installing the neuspeed upper tie bar...
i did a search and everyone said that to unscrew the four bolts to install the tie bar, just use a wrench. well i did that this afternoon, but the bolts are really really tight.... when using all my "power" to unscrew the thing, i almost "flattern" the 6 point bolt, not to mention that the bolt doesnt move a bit.....
anyone can give some help to me? what's the best way to unscrew those bolts? what's the exact wrench you used? i were able to "flattern" part of the bolt so i don't think it has anything to do with my strength, but it's more about how to do it i guess
please help a fellow tler...
anyone can give some help to me? what's the best way to unscrew those bolts? what's the exact wrench you used? i were able to "flattern" part of the bolt so i don't think it has anything to do with my strength, but it's more about how to do it i guess
please help a fellow tler...
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Re: trouble installing the neuspeed upper tie bar...
Originally posted by rominl
i did a search and everyone said that to unscrew the four bolts to install the tie bar, just use a wrench. well i did that this afternoon, but the bolts are really really tight.... when using all my "power" to unscrew the thing, i almost "flattern" the 6 point bolt, not to mention that the bolt doesnt move a bit.....
anyone can give some help to me? what's the best way to unscrew those bolts? what's the exact wrench you used? i were able to "flattern" part of the bolt so i don't think it has anything to do with my strength, but it's more about how to do it i guess
please help a fellow tler...
i did a search and everyone said that to unscrew the four bolts to install the tie bar, just use a wrench. well i did that this afternoon, but the bolts are really really tight.... when using all my "power" to unscrew the thing, i almost "flattern" the 6 point bolt, not to mention that the bolt doesnt move a bit.....
anyone can give some help to me? what's the best way to unscrew those bolts? what's the exact wrench you used? i were able to "flattern" part of the bolt so i don't think it has anything to do with my strength, but it's more about how to do it i guess
please help a fellow tler...
Remember the longer the bar(rachet) the more torque is applied.
Don't use a wrench.
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I had the exact same problem and had to take my car to a performance shop or you could go anywhere that there is a airwrench, cuz thats the only way those nuts are coming off without getting stripped...trust me, I was in the exact same situation your in...save yourself a headache and go to a shop!!
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I used a regular wrench with the proper head and it popped off just fine. Maybe temperature has something to do with it?
I also loosened the smaller nuts around it to help loosen the larger ones.
I also loosened the smaller nuts around it to help loosen the larger ones.
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no.... damn they are not coming off even with the new wrench i got... i am totally out of idea... guess i will either rent an electric impact wrench or so... how much should that run for usually? today when i was trynig to unscrew it i even cut myself..... sh8t...
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Originally posted by rominl
no.... damn they are not coming off even with the new wrench i got... i am totally out of idea... guess i will either rent an electric impact wrench or so... how much should that run for usually? today when i was trynig to unscrew it i even cut myself..... sh8t...
no.... damn they are not coming off even with the new wrench i got... i am totally out of idea... guess i will either rent an electric impact wrench or so... how much should that run for usually? today when i was trynig to unscrew it i even cut myself..... sh8t...
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Originally posted by edgalang
I know this is obvious...but I'm pretty much pulling everything I got here...are you sure you are turning counter-clockwise? :p Did you use WD-40? I just cant believe your car was built that tuff.
I know this is obvious...but I'm pretty much pulling everything I got here...are you sure you are turning counter-clockwise? :p Did you use WD-40? I just cant believe your car was built that tuff.
btw, what's the length of the wrench you used, edgalang? is it those kind where you attach differetn socket to it? or those direct wrench?
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umm.... that's nothing longer than mine too
and for the record, if you guys have been wondering, i TORE one socket wrench yesterday on those bolts. you got that right, i tore one apart when i was trying to unscrew the bolt. the contact point between the wrench and the socket was totally torn.... man, what's wong here @_@
and for the record, if you guys have been wondering, i TORE one socket wrench yesterday on those bolts. you got that right, i tore one apart when i was trying to unscrew the bolt. the contact point between the wrench and the socket was totally torn.... man, what's wong here @_@
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The problem is that your not generating enough tourque to start to crack the seal btween the nut and the car...You need an air wrench for sure...You are just gonna end up stripping all the nuts...trust me.
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I was going to suggest jacking the front end up to help relieve tension, but after you said you destroyed a socket wrench jacking probably won't help.
In the end I went to a shop to get my bar installed. I didn't have any troubles getting the bolts off, but for the love of God I couldn't get the bar to fit.
It took two guys with crowbars and a third pulling with all his might to barely squeeze that bar on.
Even though pride in installing ur own mods is nice, sometimes you have to resort to outside help
In the end I went to a shop to get my bar installed. I didn't have any troubles getting the bolts off, but for the love of God I couldn't get the bar to fit.
It took two guys with crowbars and a third pulling with all his might to barely squeeze that bar on.
Even though pride in installing ur own mods is nice, sometimes you have to resort to outside help
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man, what's wong here @_@
man, what's wong here @_@
Saturate them for a few hours with wd-40. If you think you sprayed too much, spray more. Of course if you've already stripped them, this is pointless.
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Develop more turning power by extending the length of your wrench, perhaps by sliding the removable handle from a pneumatic jackstand over the ratchet handle.
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what kind of wrench did ya use anyways? Like Bitium suggested, unless you are going to get an impact wrench, use a breaker bar it will help a lot! They sell them at Home Depot, Sears, etc... and with life time warranty too!
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Dude...use my wrench trick that I have on the my site in my sig...two wrenches together...make a longer lever arm...worked for me for this and the exhaust. Or go get a pipe and stick it over the wrench. It's easy.
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Dude...use my wrench trick that I have on the my site in my sig...two wrenches together...make a longer lever arm...worked for me for this and the exhaust. Or go get a pipe and stick it over the wrench. It's easy.
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