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Old 09-13-2002, 03:11 AM   #1
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Default Sedan rear strut top torque specs (for rear strut bar install)

Ok I did my searching and I came up with 14.5 ft/lbs. Just verifying if this is correct...

Also, is there a specific torque spec on the actual two bolts that connect the towers to the actual bar? Or is it just, "nice and tight?" (the bolt in this pic http://www.oakos.com/wrx/installs/RSTB/IMG_3495.jpg , even though it is a whiteline bar).


(This is for a Cusco rear strut bar install)

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Old 09-13-2002, 05:22 AM   #2
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yes its 14.5

im not sure about the strut tower bar though
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Old 09-13-2002, 08:32 AM   #3
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Also, is there a specific torque spec on the actual two bolts that connect the towers to the actual bar? Or is it just, "nice and tight?
You're not going to overtorque that bolt on a cusco bar with an allen wrench and your hand... so, yeah, just good-n-tight.
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Old 09-13-2002, 10:41 AM   #4
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Thanks guys.

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Old 09-13-2002, 10:45 AM   #5
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BTW, you're supposed to replace those nuts every time you undo them if I'm not mistaken, and I've read at least once where not replacing them has caused problems. I wish I had the link handy, but I don't.

And no, I didn't replace mine when I swapped my struts out, but... just so you know.
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Old 09-13-2002, 10:52 AM   #6
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Hey Bryan,
Did you just get a strut bar or did you get other mods on the suspension? Just curious on whether you bought the RA's.

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Old 09-13-2002, 12:25 PM   #7
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Hey Bryan,
Did you just get a strut bar or did you get other mods on the suspension? Just curious on whether you bought the RA's.

Tyler
Hey Tyler, long time no see...

I decided to get a stage 0 first, then throw on the coilovers. I still have it sitting around my house, just haven't had time to go up to Scooby Specialties and have them install it (along with my EGT probe). I kind of also want rims at the same time, but I haven't had the urge to dump 4K on the stuff just yet

Been out at all lately?
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Old 09-13-2002, 12:27 PM   #8
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BTW, you're supposed to replace those nuts every time you undo them if I'm not mistaken, and I've read at least once where not replacing them has caused problems. I wish I had the link handy, but I don't.

And no, I didn't replace mine when I swapped my struts out, but... just so you know.

Yes I read that somewhere.... anyone have the part # handy or should I be fine? I know at least 2 or 3 people that didn't replace them and they haven't had any problems.
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Old 09-13-2002, 02:57 PM   #9
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I am going to need a ride after the stage 0 install.

I have been meaning to stop by Marina Blvd, but after the MTV thing on San Diego, I haven't been wanting to go. I've been curious if you have done anything to your car. I am still the same, but have big plans on my mind. Hope to see you soon.

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