Doesn't necessarily have to,
unless you've got track days calendar'd.
They're a fairly straightforward install regardless of those mid and final driveline assemblages being in place.
Doesn't necessarily have to,
Ugh. Yep, it’s rounded off. 12 point box wrench slips, and so does the flared crowfoot. Maybe a 6 point box wrench is the way to go? I doubt it would provide much more contact than the flared crowfoot, but it’s worth a shot. I’ll have to order one.
Hmm, that’s a little concerning. Seemed like they were really good in the past from reviews I read here. Perhaps quality isn’t what it used to be. I’ll make sure to check it carefully when I receive it, and post an update with how it goes.turbodan wrote: ↑May 23, 2023 11:41 PM I'm interested in how you turn out with that driveshaft. I had some problems with theirs recently. Unless it's a custom job they are sourcing them from PTI. You may end up getting the first one I ordered and sent back. Hopefully fixed.
Does not come with a guibo. Just the driveshaft and studs for the rear flange.
I've never used a torque wrench on the fasteners at either end. 72nm is about 52 ft-lbs, that should be about right for the guibo. Just guessing on the rear flange to diff I would estimate about 30 ft-lbs.Zeta wrote: ↑Jun 04, 2023 1:25 PM I went with the 72 Nm but frustratingly, my Harbor Freight torque wrench malfunctioned and overtorqued the first bolt, snapping it. So now I am waiting on another nut and bolt (those f***ers are $8 apiece!) and I got the wrench replaced for free.
And another question: the knurled bolts on the rear flange. Do they need to be hammered into their holes before bolting down, or does tightening them to spec squeeze them in properly?
Absolutely. Just get the right sized bolt, and locknut, bolt it up and you'll be fine. If it's a 10MM, really a 3/8" bolt would be fine for now. I'd shoot for a 10MM, but not lose any sleep over it if I used a 3/8. Do make sure you use a locknut though. If it's 12MM, you could get away with 7/16" in a pinch, just don't do any slide your foot off the pedal launches.Zeta wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2023 10:54 PM I’ve got a problem. The replacement bolt is delayed from ECS, and I don’t even know when it’s going to ship, much less arrive. I’m getting concerned because I’m planning to embark on a week-long road trip on July 1st which I intend to do with Pendleton. If the bolt doesn’t arrive in time, do you think it would be safe to temporarily use a reasonably appropriate size and grade of bolt from the hardware store, and replace it with the legitimate one after the trip? It would just need to get me through about 2000 miles.