Torque Specs

[JayBluShu]

Yes i know, another noob question.. I just installed the ultimate lift kit from toytec and I DID NOT use a torque wrench for any of it... What do you guys think about that? Will i run into problems because i didnt use one? Should I rent one and come back to check everything. How important is it to get everything back to correct torque specs?

 

[Zulch_AW]

Yes i know, another noob question.. I just installed the ultimate lift kit from toytec and I DID NOT use a torque wrench for any of it... What do you guys think about that? Will i run into problems because i didnt use one? Should I rent one and come back to check everything. How important is it to get everything back to correct torque specs?

Howdy,

I'm new to T4R's but as far as I know suspension really needs to be properly torqued, with Loctite where required.

You'll probably want to perform an alignment so maybe you can get the shop to dial it in for you.

On steering/suspension a good rule of thumb is to recheck the torques after a 100 miles or so.

A decent torque wrench for home mechanics is the Kobalt/Lowes version for ~$50…. Snap-On and other high ends can be found for ~$100 used but may need calibration… Either way you should have a torque wrench if you intend on wrenching.

Zulch

 

[Singtoe]

If you had to ask then yes, you need a torque wrench.

Now for me, I know how tight bolts should be and never use one (except for head bolts and bearing preloads).

 

[JayBluShu]

If you had to ask then yes, you need a torque wrench.

Now for me, I know how tight bolts should be and never use one (except for head bolts and bearing preloads).

yeah ur right.. but im just not quite sure what i would torque them too and i havent really found too many specs on what would be the right torque weight.. i did work with a kid who thought we didnt need one but now that i keep reading other threads im starting to re think that decision..

 

[white_n_slow]

Anyone who wrenches on vehicles should own a torque wrench. Just go out and buy one, and re-check yourself. You'll be glad you have it for your next project

 

[JayBluShu]

does a service manual have the torque specs? or any other options on finding the correct specs to torque the bolts too?

 

[white_n_slow]

does a service manual have the torque specs? or any other options on finding the correct specs to torque the bolts too?

Very first post of the MUST READ sticky thread

 

[BrianSD_42]

just going to drop this here ...


Link ---> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/129548-torque-specs.html

 

[TheDurk]

just going to drop this here ...


Link ---> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/129548-torque-specs.html

Or go to the source:

http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-02_Repair&Wiring/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/ss/sa/torspe.pdf

http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-02_Repair&Wiring/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/ss/sr/torspe.pdf

More good stuff, not torque specs:

http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-02_Repair&Wiring/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/ss/sa/serdat.pdf

does a service manual have the torque specs? or any other options on finding the correct specs to torque the bolts too?

So....yes.

 

[JayBluShu]

just going to drop this here ...


Link ---> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/129548-torque-specs.html

I actually just found this thread almost right after my last post..

Or go to the source:

http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-02_Repair&Wiring/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/ss/sa/torspe.pdf

http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-02_Repair&Wiring/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/ss/sr/torspe.pdf

More good stuff, not torque specs:

http://tacoma.site40.net/4Runner_96-02_Repair&Wiring/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/ss/sa/serdat.pdf




So....yes.

Ahh yes thanks for the great info..

I also went out and bought a service manual book and a torque wrench!!