Torquing strut nut - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Spinedoc · 11-25-2018, 10:25 AM

I did not want to resurrect any of the strut/spring threads but I have a question. In theory, to torque the center strut nut to 41 ft/lb a crows foot must be used. This could add length which in turn would change the calculation. Could I use the torque wrench on the Allen socket and tighten the nut until the the value is obtained?

ZionsWrath · 11-25-2018, 10:29 AM

I just give a quick zip with an impact.

If you don't have one use a crow foot or pass through socket and make it "tight". If you are worried add some blue loctite.

I wouldn't worry about getting the torque exactly right.

jamal · 11-25-2018, 04:29 PM

Since torque is force x distance, you can just correct your torque wrench setting for the added length with a little math.

Or just turn it down like one click. it doesn't have to be that exact.

Or use a standard socket and a strap wrench around the shock shaft.

I would not try tightening the shock shaft via th allen key. I think you could break the top of the shock shaft that way plus it would require more force to reach the same "tightness."

dutchman1 · 11-25-2018, 06:00 PM

If you put the crow's foot on the torque wrench so that is it perpendicular to the wrench handle, the difference in torque will be negligible.

11-25-2018, 10:25 AM	#1
Spinedoc Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Galaxy Blue BRZ Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Torquing strut nut I did not want to resurrect any of the strut/spring threads but I have a question. In theory, to torque the center strut nut to 41 ft/lb a crows foot must be used. This could add length which in turn would change the calculation. Could I use the torque wrench on the Allen socket and tighten the nut until the the value is obtained?

11-25-2018, 10:29 AM	#2
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I just give a quick zip with an impact. If you don't have one use a crow foot or pass through socket and make it "tight". If you are worried add some blue loctite. I wouldn't worry about getting the torque exactly right. __________________

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dutchman1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: 2017 86 6-Speed Location: Seattle Posts: 138 Thanks: 35 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you put the crow's foot on the torque wrench so that is it perpendicular to the wrench handle, the difference in torque will be negligible. __________________ 2017 86 set up for CS STX autocross

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11-25-2018, 04:29 PM	#3
jamal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Legacy GT Location: compton Posts: 534 Thanks: 9 Thanked 365 Times in 204 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since torque is force x distance, you can just correct your torque wrench setting for the added length with a little math. Or just turn it down like one click. it doesn't have to be that exact. Or use a standard socket and a strap wrench around the shock shaft. I would not try tightening the shock shaft via th allen key. I think you could break the top of the shock shaft that way plus it would require more force to reach the same "tightness."

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