RMC590L Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hello, hoping someone can help me. Im currently putting the rear suspension of my 1973 2000 back together. Does anyone no if there is a torque setting for the six nuts and studs that hold the drive shaft wheel bearing housing to the rear suspension arm? Just trying to avoid ripping the treads out the aluminium arm.thanks in advance for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hello RMC590L,yes there is 12 - 14 Ft Lbs, so not very tight.Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 new nyloc`s do help aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC590L Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thank you, i can feel a little more confident whilst doing them up now. Dont fancy having to take the arms out again after overtighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 If they strip get a 5/16" UNF recoil kit, for about £15. You can fit the inserts in situ (if you are careful). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doortoh 1 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 We normally tap them 3/8 unc and fit new studs..3/8 unc and outer thread unf..our race car has these and has no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC590L Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks, can you tell me where i could get a recoil kit just in case?I have used these kits at work before but everything is metric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Chronos are a good supplier under £17.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THREAD-REPAIR-KIT-5-16-UNF-CAN-BE-USED-WITH-HELICOIL-INSERTS-/371019871816?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item566281f648#ht_4380wt_758Prices from a lot of places have gone up, most suppliers are now selling circa £25 for the kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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