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cacaman said:Just a question
When changing springs to make the car lower is it really necesary to change the shocks other than the fact that they might fall out if the car if raised agian?
which bolts need locktite put on them?Make sure you torque up all bolts that should be torqued and locktite all bolts that should be locktited
_A_D_A_M_ said:what do u mean by torque up
sticky!!!!!
i always wanted to no how to do this. and what do u mean
Only done with a torque wrench. Depending on what it is thats being tightened it will normally list either an primary torque setting (in lbs-inch, or Nm) and a secondary torque setting, or a primary torque setting then a secondary angle to which you must turn the torque wrench.Shounak said:It means tighten them to the correct tightness.. Usually done by an adjustable torque wrench..
how much are spring compressors?VP_Luke said:Things you will need:
- Socket set
- Spanners
- Spring Compressors
- Big heavy hammer
- Rattle gun
- Some way to lift the front of the car up
- Random items you could find handy.