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VWR Lowering springs Install Torque specs

yunogti

New member
Location
Toronto,Canada
Hey guys I am in the process of installing my VWR lowering springs and I was womdering where can you find the torque specs for all the hardware. I ordered the installation kit from ECS but I would like to make sure I have all torque specs on hand when doing the install .

And just a heads up Im not doing the 2X4 method lol .

thanks in adavnce !
 

VL3X

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Delaware
Car(s)
2017 GTI SE
Here are the specs (assuming you don't want to sort through a 378 page doc):

Front torque specs:
  • Front strut mount bolts: 15Nm + 90 degree additional turn
  • Front sway endlinks: 65Nm
  • Front pinch bolts: 70Nm + 90 degree additional turn (tighten the nut while holding the M14 triple square in place)
  • Front (stock) strut top lock nut: 60Nm

Rear torque specs:
  • Rear sway endlink bolts: 20Nm + 180 degree additional turn
  • Rear lower shock bolts: 70Nm + 180 degree additional turn
  • Rear lower control arm bolts: 70Nm + 180 degree additional turn
  • Rear top shock mount bolts: 50Nm + 45 degree additional turn
 

BenVisbeen

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Changed by Launchd
Car(s)
Mk7 Vw GTI
Here are the specs (assuming you don't want to sort through a 378 page doc):

Front torque specs:
  • Front strut mount bolts: 15Nm + 90 degree additional turn
  • Front sway endlinks: 65Nm
  • Front pinch bolts: 70Nm + 90 degree additional turn (tighten the nut while holding the M14 triple square in place)
  • Front (stock) strut top lock nut: 60Nm

Rear torque specs:
  • Rear sway endlink bolts: 20Nm + 180 degree additional turn
  • Rear lower shock bolts: 70Nm + 180 degree additional turn
  • Rear lower control arm bolts: 70Nm + 180 degree additional turn
  • Rear top shock mount bolts: 50Nm + 45 degree additional turn
what kinda torque wenches would I need
 
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