Bruce SEA 993

I am going to install the PSS-9s and the TRG sways mayself...is there any one in the Seattle area that has the "open" socket for the shock tower nut that I may borrow? It is the one that enables the hex wrench to be used at the same to keep the shaft from spinning. I have air tools but would rather use the correct tool. Are there any other special toos? This is all I can remember from reading the DIY info from Robin's site.

Also, somebody mentioned cutting a 15/16" spark plug socket to do the same thing. What did you use to cut the socket with?

This sounds like an interestining project to DIY and I am looking forward to some good garage time!

Thanks

avillena

Check this out, these are the tools I used when I lowered my 993. Look for avillena response. Enjoy. If you need more clarifications about the tools email me.
Andrew
96 TARGA blk on blk 6 on the floor

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...spension+tools

Bruce SEA 993

Hey Andrew,


Very clever! I can do that as I have a socket with the hex on it hanging around in the toolbox.

Any other tips or recomendations are welcome!

Thanks

Crimson Nape Racing

If you have an impact wrench, the nut will come right off w/o that special tool. You can use it to tighten the nut also, just make sure it is not set for too much torque when tightening.

TroyN

The nice thing about this is that you don't have to cut anything. The socket has a place on top you can grip with a crescent wrench and a hole through the center to run the 7mm hex.

tom97c4s

How do use use a torque wrench with this method?

Bruce SEA 993

Hmmmm...fair question, Tom.

solsrch

I tried to approximate the torque setting by working sort of backward. Instead of holding the shaft with a hex and torqueing down the nut, I put the torque wrench on the hex for the shaft (measuring "loosening" torque) and went from there. Didn't actually go to the regular spec since I figured there had to be some resistance tied up in the shaft's rotation.

chris walrod

In a round-about way, one can use a two-inch torque arm at 90degrees, using the 13/16th hex and torque wrench..

see this link for an example:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_d...re&dir=catalog

avillena

I used crows foot to torque the socket. I also used an allen bit, 7mm, with 1/4 extension and 1/4 rachet, this way you have a good hold on the center shaft.
Andrew
96 TARGA blk on blk 6 on the floor.

solsrch

I obviously didn't explain this fully. So the torque wrench is attached to the allen bit via an extension. Then as you try to either rotate the shaft and hold the nut in position, or tighten the nut, holding the shaft in position, torque is applied to the shaft, through the allen bit, along the extension, to the torque wrench - and you measure it. Is that any better?

chris walrod

This sounds as though it would be fine. Just be careful in keeping the 1/4" extension as short as possible to avoid a false torque reading due to extension flex. Then again, torque-reading this nut is to avoid over tightening vs. undertightening...

tom97c4s

It sounds good to me as well. Now all I have to do is convince myself that I can put the PSS9's on myself without going crazy or leaving my car disabled!

viperbob

Tom,

It is not that tough to do a DIY on the PSS9s. Many of my customers put it on themselves. I also have a little tip sheet for the PSS9 install for things that are not covered by Robyn's DIY, so if you send me your email address I will be happy to send it to you. Armed with the proper instructions and the support of the people here I am sure you can do it.....

tom97c4s

Bob, thanks for you support, I will send you a pm.