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oldgold
04-03-2011, 05:55 PM
can anyone tell me the torque on the cheap pro rods with a 7/16 headed capscrew

fast_crew
04-03-2011, 06:52 PM
.005-.006 stretch. Usually about 70ft lbs...usually! More details like..manufacturer, and bolt brand, type would help.

oldgold
04-04-2011, 07:18 AM
.005-.006 stretch. Usually about 70ft lbs...usually! More details like..manufacturer, and bolt brand, type would help. pro comp
8740 bolts?

ptodd
04-04-2011, 10:58 AM
Torque to 63lbs or stretch to .005

oldgold
04-05-2011, 04:22 PM
these are the cheap chinese stock appearing rods for my pure stock we found nothing in the box they are a 7/16 12 point capscrew
called where we bought them and they said they thought 45 but i thought it was more than that

parrot69777
04-05-2011, 10:17 PM
Is the bolt itself a 7/16 or is that the size of the socket that fits it?

oldgold
04-08-2011, 10:06 PM
Is the bolt itself a 7/16 or is that the size of the socket that fits it? 7/16 is the socket size 12 point capscrew i am thinking 45 ft lbs