Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 04:32 PM |
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Suspension torque settings
Quick question, but what torque settings should I be doing the bolts up to that hold the suspension in place? I've had to use a packer washer in
the bracket, but just wanted to check.
Ta!
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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deezee
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:19 PM |
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What part of the suspension and what size bolt? An M12 bolt is around 65 Foot Pound / 90 Nm, but if you have nylocs you might not want to go too
tight if you need movement in your wishbones.
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designer
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 05:52 PM |
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Refer to a bolt torque chart.
Online one here:
http://www.futek.com/boltcalc.aspx
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phelpsa
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 06:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by deezee
What part of the suspension and what size bolt? An M12 bolt is around 65 Foot Pound / 90 Nm, but if you have nylocs you might not want to go too
tight if you need movement in your wishbones.
Movement in your wishbones? If you're saying that the bolts need to be loose to allow the bush to pivot, then that means your crush tubes are
too short!
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 07:27 PM |
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Sorry, wrote that post in a rush -meant to be a) the wishbone bolts, and b) those that go through the coilover bushes on the shocks/springs!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 14/11/12 at 07:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by deezee
What part of the suspension and what size bolt? An M12 bolt is around 65 Foot Pound / 90 Nm, but if you have nylocs you might not want to go too
tight if you need movement in your wishbones.
If you haven't got movement in your wishbones you would be better off sorting the problem properly rather than not tightening fittings
correctly!!!
Must type quicker
[Edited on 14/11/12 by rusty nuts]
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