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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 69cj
When your torquing something that is spring loaded you can't go by feel. It'll bite you most every time. Use a torque wrench.
Is there a reason why you can't just torque them down as tight as you can other than the fear of stripping them?
 
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Originally Posted by KingRanch2004
Is there a reason why you can't just torque them down as tight as you can other than the fear of stripping them?
You'll break the clamp, or distort the spring. I don't think everyone has to use a torque wrench on them, but "tight as you can" definitely is not what you want. So when in doubt, use the TW.
 
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