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Old 09-16-2016, 07:02 AM   #24
thstone
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Originally Posted by DWBOX2000 View Post
My mechanic recommended putting a ratchet stap on the two wheels and pulling them together. Do I put the strap through the rims and torque away? How much can I torque? Suggestions?
When I did this, I did not pull on the wheels, that would seem to place a lot of stress on a lot of components that I didn't want to stress. Instead, I put the ratchet strap on the rear suspension brackets. Also, have the wheel alignment checked when you're done.
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