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I'm trying to tighten some of these bolt and I couldn't get the torque wrench to click so I started testing it with normal wrench and I don't see the bolt tightening. Am I missing something?
use an Allen key in the center of the bolt and a wrench to snug it up tightly and use the torque wrench to finish it off. This is also where a crows foot attachment for a torque wrench can be helpful.
Yeap, the ball joint will spin and spin. Similar to the sway bar links. As already stated have to hold it from spinning. I find torque extensions a good option if you already have a regular type torque wrench. They also come in handy in tight areas like the rear suspension.
Man you are full of knowledge. I need to order one of those. For time being i put the car back together as I really needed it. I hope it's okay for a week of driving without it destroying everything. It's driving okay but i still hear some clanking sounds. I'm wondering if they are from the back wheel. Or could it be something from the front wheels?
Also i should of bought one of those digital torque wrench thing that would beep instead of having 3 different size torque wrenches now and spent the rest of the money on other tools.
Originally Posted by TimC300
Yeap, the ball joint will spin and spin. Similar to the sway bar links. As already stated have to hold it from spinning. I find torque extensions a good option if you already have a regular type torque wrench. They also come in handy in tight areas like the rear suspension.
@TimC300 when i break at 50mph a bit hard i feel the wheels wobble. could it be the way i installed everything?
I know i need to change the control arms for the back of the car as well but wanted to check if there was anything for the front that i did wrong or maybe i need to check.
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