Correct Torque without an air tool?
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Correct Torque without an air tool? I'm about to install my new shock and springs, so I bought a Hanyes Honda guide thing. Now would I be able to put the correct torque settings on my bolts with just my strength or do I need to use an air gun or something??? Thanks. 
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Buy a torque wrench. They have 18" handles. If you can't get them on with that much leverage, you really need to hit the gym. There are very few bolts in the car that need an air wrench to remove.
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Rep Power: 373 I think he means can he TQ them down to spec w/o usuing a TQ wrench lol
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Originally Posted by TheSmuggler
I think he means can he TQ them down to spec w/o usuing a TQ wrench lol
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Rep Power: 0 Alright thanks A lot...I have a torque wrench with a 18" handle. SO basically tighten them as much as I can...?
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Originally Posted by Blackness
Alright thanks A lot...I have a torque wrench with a 18" handle. SO basically tighten them as much as I can...?
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...ght=torque+lbs
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Rep Power: 0 Ok I have all that, but can I feel how tight they should be with just my own strength? Or should I get an air hammer or whatever and use that to put all my bolts back on? thank you for your help.
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Originally Posted by Blackness
Ok I have all that, but can I feel how tight they should be with just my own strength? Or should I get an air hammer or whatever and use that to put all my bolts back on? thank you for your help.
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Rep Power: 584 don't use air tools to tighten the bolts
i never use torque wrenches unless i am working on motors.....just tighten it by hand, but don't over do it
i never use torque wrenches unless i am working on motors.....just tighten it by hand, but don't over do it
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Originally Posted by civic01vtec
don't use air tools to tighten the bolts
i never use torque wrenches unless i am working on motors.....just tighten it by hand, but don't over do it
i never use torque wrenches unless i am working on motors.....just tighten it by hand, but don't over do it
same here. i use about 80-90% of my strength so i wouldnt have problems when i get back to it.
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Rep Power: 0 i have a feeling ur gonna overtighten bolts.
overtightening is bad.
u need proper torque
torque wrench clicks when u get the desired torque..
anywho.. yeah i have a feeling ur gonna break like 3 bolts.. and sheer like the bolt on the tie rod.
oh well
overtightening is bad.
u need proper torque
torque wrench clicks when u get the desired torque..
anywho.. yeah i have a feeling ur gonna break like 3 bolts.. and sheer like the bolt on the tie rod.
oh well
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