Front droplink bolt torque?

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08-20-2012, 06:40 PM

AspenSTI2010

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Front droplink bolt torque?

Just going to replace the front droplinks on my c4s and couldn't find any info if there is a required torque or not? everyone just says tighten the heck outta them.
Anyone have an idea?

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08-20-2012, 07:42 PM

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I had a new set torqed to spec 2 weeks back and they were rattling over bumps this wednesday... just torque them down the best you can do with a 1/2 in ratchet.

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08-20-2012, 09:37 PM

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M10, 34 ft-lb at the bar and strut. If you use a torque wrench close to accurate you won't have to revisit.

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08-26-2012, 08:18 PM

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Thanks guys.
It didn't fix the clunk up front so doing ball joints/lower control arms next.

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08-29-2012, 05:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AspenSTI2010

Thanks guys.
It didn't fix the clunk up front so doing ball joints/lower control arms next.

I feel your pain. I did the same drop link replacement, only to still hear the clunking! Let us know if doing the ball joints AND control arms solves the problem.

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