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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Torque Dampner Install

Do we really need a jack and jackstands like it says in the required tools? if so what for? thanks
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CobaltBurst
Do we really need a jack and jackstands like it says in the required tools? if so what for? thanks

No.... Rob posted it in this thread.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/drivetrain-79/ingalls-torque-brace-works-17993/

This thread talks about what not to do...IMPORTANT!!!! READ THIS!!!!

Originally Posted by robstamina
I just found out that you DO NOT want to use the metal washers.. they got added in from the other kits by accident..the newer kits will not have them in it..

the washers kick it off at an angle which you do not want..you want the damper installed as straight as possible.

BTW YOU WANT IT INSTALLED ON THE BRACKETS IN THIS SEQUENCE!!!!

bolt head> rod end>rubber o ring >bracket>nut

if you have it out of sequence you get metallic sounds and potentially harm the damper internals or brackets..
Found on page 7 of this thread below:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/turbo-tech-racing-95/engine-dampner-16428/
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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figures, would of been nice if they included something in the part about the metal washer....
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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HUGE difference without the metal washers... thanks man!!! no more loud sound from the engine bay, this better not of messed up my shock...
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