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Old 02-15-2023, 11:29 AM   #23
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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG View Post
I think it comes down to experience and comfort. I don't rattle the nut on, I run it down slow and then give it a couple short whacks. Then I will double check tightness by hand the conventional way.
100%. And when making recommendations for a broad range of people with different experience levels...the safest way is the recommendation to make, even if it's a little bit of a pain.

EDIT: and to be clear, I personally do not and will never use air tools in assembly of a coilover.

- Andrew

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