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Old 08-06-2012, 11:37 AM   #1
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Torque Specs for Factory Brace

Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the nuts used on the factory bracing (firewall to strut tower)?
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Old 08-06-2012, 12:22 PM   #2
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I believe it's a german torque spec.... guudentight.
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Old 08-06-2012, 12:39 PM   #3
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more jap spec, like tigertight
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16 nm = 11.8 lb ft

So like other Suby models, a lil past hand tight.

If you over tightened the nuts on previous model years, you could shear the stud. Easily.
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