Metalcloak Thread
#1711
3/8 was a bit sloppy. 10 mm was a nice tight fit. Factory spec is 125 Ft. Lbs. It was difficult to stay perpendicular using a hex bit at that torque spec.
Last edited by doubletapdaddy; 09-11-2014 at 03:26 AM.
#1713
#1715
JK Junkie
I would just make it easy and get a 9/16" grade 8 bolt. Or is that possible?
#1716
JK Junkie
#1717
I did final torque with vehicle on ground. Unable to access nut with socket as spring is in the way. It's def tq'd to 125 ft. lbs. right now, but I'll replace it when I get the chance.
#1718
Just spoke with Will at MC. He confirmed that rather than torquing the countersunk hex bolt, a wrench must be used to tighten the nut (socket wont fit due to spring clearance issues). This is exactly what I originally did, however it bothered me that I never quantified how much I tightened it. When I torqued the hex end a couple of days later is when I made a mess of things. Will was more than happy to ship me a new bolt. Still, I'd rather apply appropriate and quantifiable force.
#1719
JK Junkie
Just spoke with Will at MC. He confirmed that rather than torquing the countersunk hex bolt, a wrench must be used to tighten the nut (socket wont fit due to spring clearance issues). This is exactly what I originally did, however it bothered me that I never quantified how much I tightened it. When I torqued the hex end a couple of days later is when I made a mess of things. Will was more than happy to ship me a new bolt. Still, I'd rather apply appropriate and quantifiable force.