lyh_chnxm Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) I have a noob question. Right now I have all the parts ready and I have a 3/8" normal wrench without torque reading Does it necessary to tighten the clamp at the specific torque (14mm Endlink 24.3lb/ft 12mm Clamp 28.0lb/ft) or I can just simply tighten them without readings? thanks. Edited July 18, 2015 by lyh_chnxm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 If you have a torque wrench...not sure I understand your question??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyh_chnxm Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 If you have a torque wrench...not sure I understand your question??? My bad, i mean just the normal wrench without torque reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 You can certainly do without a TQ wrench...just don't over tighten and strip the threads. You'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Need urgent help; tried I install 20mm sway bar; went to go torque the bolts after hand tightening and right at 20ft ibs it just started going down. Bolt is stripped. Can't get it out. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 What do you mean by "started going down"? Hard to strip a bolt at 20 after hand tightening. Got a pic you can post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If it torque well enough just add some kind of adhesive like loctite or something equivalent. Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Well had to cut the bolt off; wasn't coming off as it was just spinning in the socket. Completely stripped it. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/20/88efee460f644364f8cda3b49a3d37af.jpg Ended up using a thicker bold and threading a nut on the pack side to secure it torquing it down to 28 ft ibs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 End result; Frankenstein.... Not use to how it drives just yet; almost feels worse.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/20/a27ffc59f9232168d10e6aa0bc5c7c6f.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 WOW...you really went to town on that bolt my friend. Looks way more than a hand tighten and torqued to 20. In the end, glad to see you improvised and got it done. No harm...no foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 WOW...you really went to town on that bolt my friend. Looks way more than a hand tighten and torqued to 20. In the end, glad to see you improvised and got it done. No harm...no foul. Well that bolt specifically my friend did. The ones I did went in find. I think the bolt was just in at an angle as the bolts were only hand tightened and torqued after that. As we started torquing it was below the posted 28 ft ibs so definitely wasn't over tightened when that happened. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Just happy to see you were able to get it resolved...hate when this $hit happens;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah you and me both.... Now I wonder though after doing sin reading is just threading a bolt through the hole even though it wasn't fully threaded in and placing a nut on the other side then torquing down gonna be good enough or do I need to thread the hole again and weld on a back piece? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woony1990 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah you and me both.... Now I wonder though after doing sin reading is just threading a bolt through the hole even though it wasn't fully threaded in and placing a nut on the other side then torquing down gonna be good enough or do I need to thread the hole again and weld on a back piece? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I say it's enough as it is now. I stripped one of the bolt too. I actually posted a thread about it. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/crossthreaded-bolt-while-doing-rsb-swap-239297.html?t=239297&highlight=cross+thread I don't know what's happening in the thread but mine doesn't lock on and keeps spinning even with the nut. so I tightened as much as I can with the wrench holding the bolt in place and then called it done. Since then I haven't had any issues, but I still do check underneth sometimes to see if the bolt has came lose but it's been holding in place so far. If you want extra secure feeling, you can get a blue thread locker paste ,blue meaning removable, and put some of it on the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 ^^^totally agree. Think you'll be just fine but if a bit paranoid, the thread locker is a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah we ended up putting a locking washer on so I doubt it'll go anywhere. Only concern now is they I don't believe it is an SAE 8 bolt so my need to upgrade that to avoid any issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Edited July 25, 2015 by Yoda_One Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_newbie Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) I'm just curious, does bigger sway bar, like the Whitline 22mm, make the car perform worse in winter? Edited August 9, 2015 by subaru_newbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nybz Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'd imagine better since it will keep your tires more planted so better traction, though it might make the awd not work as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 It makes the car not as roll as much..So in the Snow figure the ride will feel more planted but the rear might feel like it wants to slide out.. I've driven in the snow but not trying to rally in the stuff, So either way you look at it the AWD will pull you through it.. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_newbie Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yeah I was afraid the car is gonna be too tail happy with a large sway bar in the winter. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 But I don't really think you'll notice any difference.. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffod Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I install my 20mm Bar today...it was the easiest swap i ever did...easier than even oil change. I dont know if it make big difference but will take to work tomorrow and see on freeway...car is new so it was easy to remove bolts and torque them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrupul0us Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Is anyone upgrading or changing out their sway bar links at the same time? Interested in what options are out there This is my signature, there are many like it but this one is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 no need with a 20mm bar and especially if you have not gone with coilovers/wider tires and planning track days. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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