Question installing TRD Strut bar

[xpeed]

Hey guys, I've finally decided to dust off the later of dusts off my TRD Front Strut bar and install it on the camry after having it sit in my garage for almost three years. So here are couple of questions I'd like to ask you guys:

1.) Do I need a torque wrench to bolt them on?
2.) If not, what is the socket # for the bolts?
3.) Is it better to have a mechanic do it for me?
4.) Should I wait for a next meet to have one of the members do it for me? (Free dinner)

Either way, it may seem like I'd have to wait another month or so to actually go buy some tools and do it myself if it comes to that. I don't want to pay a mechanic labor fees for something I could of done in 30 minutes.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by xpeed

Hey guys, I've finally decided to dust off the later of dusts off my TRD Front Strut bar and install it on the camry after having it sit in my garage for almost three years. So here are couple of questions I'd like to ask you guys:

1.) Do I need a torque wrench to bolt them on?
2.) If not, what is the socket # for the bolts?
3.) Is it better to have a mechanic do it for me?
4.) Should I wait for a next meet to have one of the members do it for me? (Free dinner)

Either way, it may seem like I'd have to wait another month or so to actually go buy some tools and do it myself if it comes to that. I don't want to pay a mechanic labor fees for something I could of done in 30 minutes.

It's nice to see that the usual suspects have plenty of time to come online and complain but can't help someone when they have questions...

Here are your answers:

1) No, but it's always better to be as accurate as possible. I didn't use a torque wrench. According to this website the torque spec is 59 ft/lbs.

http://www.camrystuff.com/manuals/Ge...Suspension.pdf

I confirmed that by checking an answer I supplied previously also in this thread:

My latest mod...front strut bar

2) It's a 14 MM

3) No, you can easily do it yourself in about 5 minutes. Park the car on a flat level surface and remove the four nuts where the STB will bolt on. Lay the STB in place and install the four nuts in position. Tighten the nuts and you're done.

4) No. See answer number three above.

[SourDieseL]

is this the GS rims thread? ... owait =)

[xpeed]

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

It's nice to see that the usual suspects have plenty of time to come online and complain but can't help someone when they have questions...

Here are your answers:

1) No, but it's always better to be as accurate as possible. I didn't use a torque wrench. According to this website the torque spec is 59 ft/lbs.

http://www.camrystuff.com/manuals/Ge...Suspension.pdf

I confirmed that by checking an answer I supplied previously also in this thread:

My latest mod...front strut bar

2) It's a 14 MM

3) No, you can easily do it yourself in about 5 minutes. Park the car on a flat level surface and remove the four nuts where the STB will bolt on. Lay the STB in place and install the four nuts in position. Tighten the nuts and you're done.

4) No. See answer number three above.

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by xpeed

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

No problem.

You're going to do it yourself right?

[xpeed]

^ Of course. I ain't wasting money to have some guy do it for me if it's something I can do at home.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by xpeed

^ Of course. I ain't wasting money to have some guy do it for me if it's something I can do at home.