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Do you need a torque wrench for track bar install?

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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Do you need a torque wrench for track bar install?
....or just make it $%#&@! tight
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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If you know how hard to pull to get 160ft-lbs than you don't need one
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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To do it right, you should torque all bolts to mfg specs. especially on drive line components.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Nothing worse than having a critical component come apart at 70 mph. Whether it is a broken bolt or one that has fallen out due to vibration.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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I just went up to autozone and got the loaner. Close enough for me. I'm sure it's off though.
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