Don Nguyen

Have fun getting the torque specs back to 200 ft lbs for the rear shock bolts!

donoman

Don@ModBargains - Don't patronize me. Give me tips, encouragement or both. I don't even think my torque wrench goes that high. I suppose all I need to do is step on my ratchet at the end of the handle and my weight will do the trick.

ducnine

I was not able to get enough leverage to torque that rear shock bolt back up to spec. After I got it as tight as I could, I had the shop that did the corner balance and alignment torque it to spec.

Don Nguyen

I wasn't trying to patronize you. It was just one of those things where I had problems with while installating my suspension. I used a air gun to torque it down to 200 ft lbs. Trying to get it to 80/100 ft lbs with my torque wrench was already tough, doing it by hand. I didn't have enough room or leverage on my garage's floor. I am surprised that Porsche requires such high torque specs for that bolt. On my M3s, they are spec'd at 80 ft lbs.

-Don

donoman

Don I forgot to put a smiley emoticon... no worries. i don't think my craftsman air gun goes that high. I also own an M3...great car. But selling it because I just want to keep driving the 911!

ddubois

To make it a little easier, the spec is only 147 ft-lbs (200 Nm). The trick is getting the back end high enough.

MisterRisky

If you really want to get the torque close to accurate yourself you can:

a) buy a Big *** Torque Wrench ($$$)
b) Build a torque wrench extension (https://rennlist.com/forums/964-forum/378429-torque-wrench-extensions.html)
c) Rent/borrow a B.A.T.W (as seen in part a) from your local parts house

But I agree with others that a really good option is to tighten it about 4 grunts tight and then take it to your favorite mechanic and have them tighten it to spec.