How to torque down rear sway bar endlink nut?

[FC1Dawn]

Hey y'all,

Does anyone know how to properly torque down the rear sway bar endlink nut? I have a Whiteline 22mm RSB installed with OEM endlinks (removed Whiteline Adjustable endlinks, the threads got completely marred and sheared, after 3 days). I used a 14 mm wrench and an allen key to tighten it as best as I can and it doesn't budge at all.

I'm trying to figure out how to torque them down to the proper 57 ft lb measurement.

To ensure I don't get any clunking or noises, how do / should I torque them down?

Thanks!

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[Cdumpert]

Add washers, 27Won makes a P.s. note about it on their install video. That being said, I still haven't gone back and added them myself...

 

[FC1Dawn]

I got a washer on only the nut sides. The other side has a metal surface, which should be fine. I did a test drive and didn't hear any clunking / noises.

I just don't know how to torque the end link nuts down to 57 ft lb.

 

[bbeem]

Like you said, use the Allen key so it doesn't spin when you tighten it. If you use a regular 7" box wrench or 3/8 drive rachet 57 ft lbs is about as tight as you can turn for reference. If you use a 1/2" rachet you're going above 57 ft lbs I'd guess.

Mine came off multiple times untill I added lock washers on the flat washers. You should absolutely use a lock washer on them so they don't work loose! A spring washer is like 5¢ at the hardware store. I think they're m8 or m10 I forget.

 

[Old F@rt]

I got a washer on only the nut sides. The other side has a metal surface, which should be fine. I did a test drive and didn't hear any clunking / noises.

I just don't know how to torque the end link nuts down to 57 ft lb.

If you want to torque it accurately, use a crow foot socket along with the Allen key.

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