I finally got around to putting on my struts and I can't get them torqued because the rods keep spinning. there is a place to put an allen wrech in the top, but then I wouldn't be able to get the socket on. Its a lock nut so I don't think it will come off. would it be ok if I got it really tight with a wrench and called it good? My chiltons manual says to torque to 44 ft-lbs, is hand tight around there?



------------------
yellow 86 Camaro
LG4 700R4
Pioneer head unit
Kenwood speakers
Infinity Beta Digital 300 amp
2 Infinity Perfect 12s

 

Use a box wrench instead of a socket, or an air gun.

------------------
"So many Mustangs, so little time..."
ICON Motorsports

 

I've been using a box wrench. But they don't tell you how many ft-lbs your pulling on them.

 

tighter than hell works out real good for me, if you can get them tighter than hell try real damn tight

------------------
ICON Motorsports

1st & 3rd
MM Black Diamond 538 F&AM

 

Zip those fu(kers on with an impact an leave it alone. Worked for me.

------------------
84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Recently Ported Heads, Installed Larger Race-Flo Valves and RPM Air Gap Intake (No new times)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.

2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 5.9L 4*2

The Bowtie
ASE Certified Auto Tech
LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!

 

well I solved my own problem. I used those crow feet sockets with the open ends and put that on my torque wrench. Worked great!