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Re: [TR] rear shock help

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Subject: Re: [TR] rear shock help
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:10:44 -0700
> I have in the past taken a socket to the grinding wheel to 
> take material off
> the wall so it would fit in a tight place such as this,

I used to have a Craftsman set that was thin enough to get in there.
Unfortunately I lost it, and they don't sell them any more.

What I did to solve the problem was remove the original bolt, and install a
socket head cap screw pointing the other way.

> BTW, does anyone know the correct torque for this?  I just 
> got it good and
> tight with a standard Snap-On ratchet.

My book shows 26-28 ft-lb; but mine always seemed to work loose with that
little torque on it.  With the SHCS I go to about twice that (they are much
stronger than Grade 8 SAE hardware).

Sorry I don't recall the size offhand, but you can get them by the box from
MMC.  3/8" x 3/4" seems about right, and you can get a box of 25 in "Ultra
corrosion-resistant coated alloy steel" for under $8.
http://www.mcmaster.com/

Randall
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