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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Default Need help & opinions on installing TRD rear sway bar

Sup guys...I just got my TRD rear sway bar and I need help and opinions. Actually the installation itself is pretty easy and I can manage of doing the steps. Just that near the end of the installation where you have to tighten the bolts...it mentioned something about torquing the 2 bolts and 2 nuts to 26 ft-lb...and also torquing the end nuts to 32 ft-lb. How would I know if i'm torquing them in the right ft-lb? Does it simply mean to just tighten them enough that they would never come loose and also not tighten them to the point where the bolts and nuts would break? As for needing opinions...the TRD sway has street and track use...I'm not sure exactly which one is good. Should I use the outer holes for street use or inner holes for track use? I want to eliminate the body roll as much as I can when I turn. I already have the TRD springs/struts & TRD springs installed. So, basically this question is for owners that have the TRD sway. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Old Sep 6, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Use a torque indicating wrench. There are MANY, and it should be considered one of the most important basic tools in your box.
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 05:13 AM
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Yeah...I'm considering of buying a torque wrench now, so I can be sure that it's tight right. Any suggestions about street and track use?
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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If you're still on the OEM tires, there isn't going to be a huge difference between then until you get better rubber under the car. They're pretty easy to change, try both settings and see what you like better.
Old Sep 7, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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if you want to eliminate body roll, so the inner holes.

and you really should invest in a torque wrench... i need to get a new one myself and readjust all the stuff i installed cause i think my torque wrench is messed up
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