Tighten bolts to factory specs?

[marlondog]

So long as it is tight and it ain't wiggling, it's all good! Right?

[jkuchta]

Originally Posted by marlondog

So long as it is tight and it ain't wiggling, it's all good! Right?

Well...yes and no. If its pretty close to the correct torque, you should be fine. If it's too loose or too tight, then the bolts could brake. Too much torque will cause the bolt to yield too muchwhich will cause the bolt to stretch and loosen, and too little torque could cause just enough wiggle room for vibrations or sudden loads to shear the bolt head off.

My vote is to invest in a good torque wrench (remember, you get what you pay for) and torque every bolt you install or loosen on the car to spec. It may be a little anal, but it's worth it.