How Did You Torque Your Driveshaft?

[redsn95gt]

Having hell of a time of finding a wrench combo that will fit the driveshaft companion flange bolts with either of my torque wrenches and still have a solid contact. Everything kinda leaves it at a nasty angle, I really don't want to strip one of these bolts. What did you use to get a good grip on those bolts?

Thanks

 

[revhead347]

12mm wrench is all you need. I know there is a torque spec, but it's not a critical area. Just make sure you put plenty of loctite on them. I've never torqued them down with a torque wrench.

Kurt

 

[Adam95GT]

I just made mine tight.

 

[final5-0]

If the've never been off ... the're gonna be very tight :Word:

Some heat from a torch will loosen that wretched loctite

I hate that stuff

Give me the Good Ole Days when all they used was a lock washer

Grady

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

A swivel socket and a torque wrench will work. I believe the torque spec is 75-85 lb. ft. and as mentioned above, it's a 12 point 12mm bolt.

 

[revhead347]

You can't use a swivel with a torque wrench. If you absolutely have your heart set on a torque wrench, you can jack the car way up, and lower the axle all the way down. Then you can get in there with about a 12" extension. Not worth it in my opinion.

Kurt

 

[redsn95gt]

Thanks for the ideas guys. So far a box wrench has been the only real champ on tightening these 4 bastards. I put on a multi point 12mm with a short extension to try to reach around the edge and its just not flush enough for my liking to give it a real go. Of course you gotta keep the wheels locked down during the whole operation so that means they need to be on the ground for me. Such a not fun way to finish a car.

 

[divit250r]

I used a box end wrench on the head, and slipped another box end wrench over the open end of that wrench as a cheater bar. Works to break them loose the first time, and tighten the crap out of them ever since.

 

[wheelyman19]

You first might wanna jack the car up and turn the drive shaft so you car get the wrench on it flush. There's a certain spot that the socket will fit flush in but you gotta have it jacked up and in neutral so you can turn the drive shaft. A car lift with a dewalt cordless impact is ideal lol.

 

[Last5.0]

Yup, then after you turn it to that sweet spot put the e-brake on to help keep it from turning or put it in gear (forward or reverse depending on which way you are turning the bolts...loosening or tightening).

 

[revhead347]

I just jamb my feet up against tires. Saves time, unless you have someone else to keep pull the e-brake for you.

Kurt

 

[Last5.0]

I just jamb my feet up against tires. Saves time, unless you have someone else to keep pull the e-brake for you.

Kurt

That works too if you're not laying on a creeper...lol

I always forget about the creeper rolling and half the time when laying under the car and I first go to remove a bolt I end up just pulling myself further under the car

 

[redsn95gt]

I put the tires on a couple blocks, that was more than enough clearance for me to get under there and hit it with a box wrench and some locktite. I was damn near bending the wrench while tightening, so i hope it holds.

 

[revhead347]

That works too if you're not laying on a creeper...lol

I always forget about the creeper rolling and half the time when laying under the car and I first go to remove a bolt I end up just pulling myself further under the car

I gave up on creeper's years ago. About all they are good for is jambing your arm skin under the wheels.

Kurt