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Date:         Sat, 7 Feb 2015 19:19:54 +0000
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Inner tie rod
Comments: To: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <EBA11C5D-78A2-417D-B07C-75F7D9F3F3B0@icloud.com>
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Clamp  or bolt the rack to the workbench.  I had no bench when working on mine so used screws to attach the rack to a long 2x4, placed this setup on the concrete floor and I stood on the 2x4 for leverage. Stephen

On Saturday, February 7, 2015 1:58 PM, Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:

I wish I had a vise!

> On Feb 7, 2015, at 1:42 PM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Can you change the angle/position of the rack in the vice to provide better > leverage? > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy >> On Feb 7, 2015 11:49 AM, "Michael" <mikewelldon@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Hello everybody! >> >> I'm doing my inner tie rods for the first time with the rack out. I'm >> using a torque wrench to get the 51ft lbs recommended. However, with the >> inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to be getting to the torque spec without >> lifting the whole rack off the table (no vise). >> >> So, do most of you just tighten it up real good and call it a day? Or! >> What's the best way to get the proper torque? >> >> Mike


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