Front shocks not torqued enough - SYMPTOMS??

[19RaptorPB]

I installed a set of Eibach springs a little over a month ago. I immediately got an alignment and I don't think they went per the Eibach spec, rather just tried to get as close to zero as possible. In addition, I didn't have a torque wrench that went up to 400 ft. lbs. and I just used a cheater bar and cranked on them pretty good. I have noticed that it can seem a little spongy and unsure of itself up front when going into turns at higher speeds. I am wondering if it's because the alignment spec is off or maybe the shocks aren't torqued enough. What would the symptoms of these be? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[oxfordraptor]

They fall off

 

[19RaptorPB]

They fall off

Yeah I’d imagine that would be the end result so thanks for the obvious. My question is would there be any amount of play or movement if they weren’t torqued to spec?


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[oxfordraptor]

Yeah I’d imagine that would be the end result so thanks for the obvious. My question is would there be any amount of play or movement if they weren’t torqued to spec?


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It was a joke obviously. Yes you would see play if they’re loose and could snap the bolt. Easy fix though torque em down.

 

[19RaptorPB]

It was a joke obviously. Yes you would see play if they’re loose and could snap the bolt. Easy fix though torque em down.

I know it was a joke.... I guess I’ll have to buy a 3/4” torque wrench to get to the 400ft lb. spec. Any thoughts about the alignment not being exactly to Eibach specs?


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[dewalt]

A smaller torque wrench will work if you use a cheater bar

 

[19RaptorPB]

I’ve got a 3/8” and 1/2” torque wrench but the highest I can go is about 250 ft lbs. I need to get to 400ft lbs. correct?


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[dewalt]

https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/IncTorqWr.htm

 

[allinon72]

Eibach has nothing to do with the alignment specs. The alignment shop will pull up the factory alignment specs for your truck and adjust as necessary.

 

[19RaptorPB]

Eibach has nothing to do with the alignment specs. The alignment shop will pull up the factory alignment specs for your truck and adjust as necessary.

The Eibach springs actually come with their own alignment specs and they are different than the factory specs...


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