06-15-2016, 11:57 AM
(06-15-2016, 11:38 AM)Capo_imp Wrote:(06-15-2016, 11:10 AM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: Any of y'all use a torque wrench? I think the bolts are of good quality, it's the 90 pounds of torque that did it.
The top bolt is a joke, it's of ornamental quality. It's almost decorative, as the shock sits on the post rather tight.
The top bolt is a joke, it's of ornamental quality. It's almost decorative, as the shock sits on the post rather tight. It's chrome, for sure, but I'm sure it's of good if not excellent quality. The problem is the torque specification is very low. It can take that no problem. The large chromed flat washer holds the shock in place. Doesn't need to be any tighter than that.
I just whipped out my service manual, as popgun said, the specs are 9 nm, 6.6 lbs/ft for the top bolt, and 26 nm (19 lbs/ft) for the bottom.
I pulled all four out and torqued them, with blue Loctite. Didn't really torque the one on the muffler side but used a box-end wrench to get it close.
When in doubt, call over the nearest 3-year-old to tighten the top bolts.