mccorry Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Yeah.. the front's were definately easier for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 hows the ride now? i just got my h-techs today going to do the install tommorow night ill post some pics! 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Ride is good. Feels stock on the highway and smooth roads. Railroad tracks and potholes aren't very fun... however... so you'll be watching for those closer. The body roll and pitch are reduced quite a bit ... and the car corners much more flat. It is a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckzul Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I agree. My H-Techs are wonderful. Ride is near stock (i.e. comfortable), body roll is reduced, but the bumps are a little harsher. Also, watch for the curbs, and those concrete parking lots stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 did u guys torque it down to the factory specs? my torque wrench only goes to 79 lb tq and the stock torque specs for the lower strut bolt were 121 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 I put it back on with an impact wrench.... that is tight enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hope to do this eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 an impact wrench, is that an air tool or electric tool? I can only do 78 lb of torque by hand with my torque wrench im a little afraid its not enough.. and i cant get the fronts off 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Air tool is what I used... but they also make electric ones. Just use some 19mm wrenches/socket wrenches with a cheater. Torque... in ft-lbs... is just that.... Take the force in lbs x the length of the fulcrum = torque...... 100 lbs x 2' cheater = 200 ft-lbs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 rented myself a impact wrench, rounded the front lower strut bolt, arg! now i need to take it a shop and get raped on just breaking loose bolts. 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Rounded the bolt!!?!??!?! Were you using a socket that was too big or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I put it back on with an impact wrench.... that is tight enough. +1. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 nope it was a combination of tryign to use the breaker bar and slipping off plus the impact wrench rounding it. 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 an impact wrench, is that an air tool or electric tool? I can only do 78 lb of torque by hand with my torque wrench im a little afraid its not enough.. and i cant get the fronts off I have a DeWalt electric that worked fine. Took a minute or two to break the rear lower bolt but it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 anyone have any idea what the longevity of these springs are? i've heard a few complaints about them and given the warranty is only one year, i was curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcbjr Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 rented myself a impact wrench, rounded the front lower strut bolt, arg! now i need to take it a shop and get raped on just breaking loose bolts. Just use a Dremel to cut a couple new flat sides and use a smaller open ended wrench. I forgot what I was supposed to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Anybody have torque specs for all the bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Anybody have torque specs for all the bolts?  "As tight as you can get them". Seriously... that is what I do on major suspension bolts. I use open end wrenches, 1/2" drive ratchets, and an air impact gun. If you want actual values.. you might want to check the members "vacation pics" on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think this might help... http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 hrm i did both strut bolts to 112, steering wheel is FINALLY centered now too lol 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 I think this might help... http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5757  Good find! Thanks for posting. From that thread.... FRONTS Upper mount nuts - 14.5 ft-lb Strut rod nut - 41 ft-lb ABS/Brake bolts - 24.5 ft-lb Lower strut bolts - 112 ft-lb REARS 1) Upper shock bolts - 22.4 ft-lb 2) Strut rod bolt - 41 ft-lb 3) Lower shock bolt - 118 ft-lb (ugh!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 excellent. I like actual values or I break/strip bolts/nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 After spending Sat and Sun afternoons trying to get the front lower strut bolts out, I finally gave up and did the back ones this afternoon. I must admit it was way easier than I expected, and had them both done in under two hours (the length of my son's afternoon nap). I'm going to call in at the dealers tomorrow and get them to loosen and retorque the fronts for me, then I'll tackle them next weekend. The car looks kind of odd at the moment, lower in the back, but I'll only be driving to work and back so shouldn't be a problem. Thanks to Steve for this write up, and the 1-800 help line Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Anytime... my friend..... anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsme Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 It took me about 2hrs to do the front and rear. I found air tools or a good breaker bar helps alot. Racer X FMIC for '05-'09 LGTs, '08+ WRX and '10+ LGT,'14+ FXT, and '15+ WRX TMIC Racerxengineering.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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