Tweet
I got a set of Lakewoods from Jegs and am about to put them on tomorrow. Is there any specific torque that the bolts are supposed to be when i put the new ones on? Or is it just supposed to be tighter than a bastard?
-
2000 M5 SILVER FIREBIRD<br />*Flowmaster 80<br />*K&N air filter<br />*SLP LCAs<br />*Fast Toys CAI -
80 ft-lbs<a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my website -
how do i tell when it is torqued to 80 ft-lbs?2000 M5 SILVER FIREBIRD<br />*Flowmaster 80<br />*K&N air filter<br />*SLP LCAs<br />*Fast Toys CAIComment
-
BUY A *&$#%)*#&@($&@#$ TORQUE WRENCH!!!!Comment
-
lol i can't believe you asked if and what they needed to be torqued down to if you don't even know how to do that.AIM: escalier deverre<br />\'02 Pearl Blue Metallic RSX-S (daily driver)<br />\'98 Black Firebird<br />98 V6 turbocharged to 02 LS1 swap<br />\'02 LS1/4L60E<br />LS6 Block, LS6 Intake Manifold, Thunder Racing 215/220 .600/.523/115 Cam, Titanium Retainers, Crane Double Valve Springs, 125 shot NX Wet Kit w/ NOS brand Purge, True Dual \"H\" Pipe w/ two chambers and dumps, 17x11(rear) and 17x9.5(front) Black Powdercoated ZR1 Replicas on 315 and 275 BFGoodrich Comp T/A\'s (Street)/ET Drags/Skinnies on Weldlites(Track), 3.42/LSDComment
-
seriously.. if you dont have a torque wrench.. or know what it it used for?? you shuld really look into a new hobby.. suspension stuff is hella hazzardous if you dont know what you are doing...
~BillComment
-
80 ft-lbs is close to the torque on a lug nut, just for reference.
If you go much over that, you'll compress the sides of the mounting bracket, and bind the lca. The nut is the type that has an interference fit to the bolt, and shouldn't back off.
A torque wrench would be a good idea. A beam style (rather than a clicker) should be pretty cheap. Or borrow one from somebody.\'98 A4 Camaro v6->v8 conversion, and STS kit next<br />v6: 13.6 Powerdyne, 13.2 150 shot, 13.8 120 shot, 14.3 85 shot, 15.7 stock<br />v8(na): 12.18@113, 392rwhp<br />Moderator on <a href=\"http://www.mtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.mtfba.org</a> and <a href=\"http://www.frrax.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frrax.com</a> (Road Race & Autocross)<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/johnduncan10\" target=\"_blank\">Car pics</a>, <a href=\"http://www.trscca.com\" target=\"_blank\">TN Region SCCA</a>Comment
-
thanks John D. you are cool.
As for this being my hobby, i never said it was. I just need to fix my car. :cool:2000 M5 SILVER FIREBIRD<br />*Flowmaster 80<br />*K&N air filter<br />*SLP LCAs<br />*Fast Toys CAIComment
-
The lakewoods didn't fit because the retards at Jegs thought they would. So I got the SLP LCAs and I like em. My wheelhop is now GONE! But now i need to put on my shocks because they are shot. Just wanted to say thanks to all the info you guys gave me.2000 M5 SILVER FIREBIRD<br />*Flowmaster 80<br />*K&N air filter<br />*SLP LCAs<br />*Fast Toys CAIComment
-
That's interesting since mine fit and have worked fine for years.
Harbor Freight sells a clicker type torque wrench for about $20. It's Pittsburgh brand (not known for the best quality) but it's perfect for the shade-tree mechanic! I highly recommend buying one for using on the car.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...itemnumber=239
[ July 18, 2003: Message edited by: Jason McCallister ]</p>Jason McCallister, Founder & Webmaster<br /><a href=\"http://www.wtfba.org\" target=\"_blank\">West Tennessee F-Body Association, Inc.</a><br /><br />2000 Camaro - <a href=\"http://www.wtfba.org/site/view_member.php?ID=68\" target=\"_blank\">Details</a>Comment
-
I’m new. I actually don’t own a Camaro or firebird. I do have a 2000 Camaro 3.8 fly by throttle and 4l60e. This is installed in a 1980 Triumph TR7...3 weeks ago -
Not much going on, replaced my Kenwood double din stereo with a Pioneer double din, the Kenwood had problems. Then replaced my power inverter for my reverse...3 weeks ago
Comment