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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Can anybody tell me what the proper lbs/ft is on the front strurts for mounting a front strut brace 3 nuts on each side of the strut and and also the proper torque setting applied to the rear struts as well for mounthing the rear bar as well.. any info would be great. thank you..
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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i jus usualy tighten them by hand... but from other cars.. i believe 40lbs is a good amount
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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DC strut bar instructions say 43 ft. lbs.
Old Dec 5, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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i wouldnt go higher than 40 and be cautious even then. i snaped one of the bolts off of my ss-p's using 40
Old Dec 6, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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ended up just estimating how tight the stock bolts felt and did the same when back on. I have Greddy front and still waiting on rear to get shipped
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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R2D2.... Please refrain from solely posting smileys... especially on older threads...

BTW, the recommended torque setting is 38 ft lbs.
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