Recent content by norakat

Yeah but on a recent job I torqued my font strut nuts to spec - 59 ft-lbs and I had problems on one side - clunking / rattling. I later re-tightened with a 16” breaker bar and it turned very easily about 3/4 turn then stopped at which point you can feel the flex of shock mount rubber. After that...

That’s interesting. OEMs are KYB. Do you happen to have a link or document?

On a recent job I torqued it to spec 59 ft-lb and it was still rattling making clunking noises. I tightened w a breaker but after watching the video above was thinking of giving it a few zips w the impact like it suggested. I was just worried I might damage something..

Is it always safe to use an impact on a strut nut? When I tightened my strut nut with a medium breaker bar, you can feel after it snugs, the flexing of rubber (assuming that is the strut mount). Some manufacturers actually recommend using an impact; that it is the only way to tighten their...

2016 Lexus ES350

It’s on there.. I was literally hitting the wrench with a 8 lb hammer. I can’t think of anything but permanent loctite. I bought a Dremel. Ready to cut it off. Gonna give one more go before that when I have time.

Because I went for one and the guy said everything is aligned except for this one wheel which is off a little. He said I could drive on it but I'll wear my tires faster. Maybe I could just throw on some washers and get it closer if thats the right direction. Saw some guy on a video do a wheel...

I only have a propane torch. Next time I'll leave it on longer and try the cold water. Thanks for the suggestions.

Yeah its standard thread. I got the outer tie rod loose already, although I didn't go as far as to remove the outer tie rod to spray the PB Blaster better. The jam nut is seized to the inner tie rod. It probably the red permanent Loctite 271. Some idiot who did my last wheel alignment.. I...

Well I don't have the right tools and I was occupied with my other problem which I resolved. I can focus on this now.

My other problem with the clunking in my suspension took priority. I finally found it so I can focus on this now. Yeah last resort I change the inner tie rod.

I might have to do that. Thanks for the suggestion.

I got the outer tie rod broken loose. The jam nut is seized to the inner tie rod. Maybe next time I’ll remove the outer tie rod completely then soak w a mix of acetone and ATF like a poster here mentioned.

So I did best I could with what I got. First kroil several times, then sat overnight; worked on next day. I was able to break free the tie rod end, but the jam nut was still stuck on the inner tire rod. The jam nut is 19mm but my 19mm open end is a little loose on it and started rounding off...

Thank you for all the replies.