KermiStang
Well-Known Member
Surprisingly very easy to do at home though, with a bit of nouse. Although you will need a 20 ton press (15 will do) and all the bits and pieces that assist with that. Various steel plates, and dies etc for positioning. TBH my biggest problem was the "wetware." I thought my biggest TQ wrench was enough, but it wasn't, so luckily I could borrow one bigger from @MaxQ, but my hands (physical strength) and the available leverage (lack of space and angles for TQ lever extensions for high TQ bolts) made it difficult. I never considered myself a "girly man" but I sure (inadvertently and unintentionally) overstressed the tendons in my right hand so much on that job, I'm still feeling the effects 12 months later. For most it may not be a problem, but its a reminder it sucks getting older.
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