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Old 12-15-2008, 10:45 AM
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Hey,
i got a Stress bar above my engine and want to get it refinshed
when putting it back on How much Torx do i use?
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Are you talking about the shock tower brace? If so, just tighten it down until it's snug. It shouldn't come loose.
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ya thats it you dont need a torque wrench or any thing
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Originally Posted by legendarysouls
ya thats it you dont need a torque wrench or any thing
Depends on what kind of bolts you are using. There's not a certain torque spec to tighten the brace down. Hand tighten..
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thanks for the fast post
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I got it down on there about 1/4 turn past snug.
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Please refrain from working on your car until you get experienced just a little bit
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Originally Posted by legendarysouls
thanks for the fast post
No worries

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Please refrain from working on your car until you get experienced just a little bit
Simple question..no reason to be a a** about it
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Please refrain from working on your car until you get experienced just a little bit
LOL! Its 4 bolts. I dont think you can **** it up!
Please refrain from posting useless info next time!
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i posted cuz i got a 1966 olds i work on and its alot different to work on
i did search first
i wont post anything nxt time unless it goes up in flames
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Originally Posted by legendarysouls
i posted cuz i got a 1966 olds i work on and its alot different to work on
i did search first
i wont post anything nxt time unless it goes up in flames
Don't worry what others respond back with. If ya got questions post them up bro!
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Yea man, feel free to post anything..

ZFan is probably ripping on you to make himself feel better cause he fucked up putting the Key in the Ignition..
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Originally Posted by legendarysouls
i posted cuz i got a 1966 olds i work on and its alot different to work on
i did search first
i wont post anything nxt time unless it goes up in flames
Not to hijack the thread or anying but...I have the same color T/A as you except I have aluminum rims not the chrome ones...Nice ride.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
Yea man, feel free to post anything..

ZFan is probably ripping on you to make himself feel better cause he fucked up putting the Key in the Ignition..
ROFL!!!! MERV just put down some OWNAGE
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LOL! Post up anything you want!!!! Its all good and is what the site is here for!!!
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Torx is a type of fastener. Torque is a unit of measure.
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LOL! Another smart ***!! But he is right! LOL!
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Originally Posted by 92LT1RS
Torx is a type of fastener. Torque is a unit of measure.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
ZFan is probably ripping on you to make himself feel better cause he fucked up putting the Key in the Ignition..
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You're right though, it is only 4 bolts. Make sure you torx them down properly
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Originally Posted by OnyxY2KSS
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you got the point





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