Oh, That's the Reason
Now I remember why I get my friendly neighborhood Acura mechanic install everything for me!!!!
Meep Meep
Now I remember why I get my friendly neighborhood Acura mechanic install everything for me!!!!
Meep Meep
running board help, bandaid, and special tools...
Finally decided to put my running boards (Acura ones from Tim) on the MDX yesterday. Here are some special tips for those who are considering it, but wondering if they can do it...
None of this would apply to those who are NOT mechanically challenged or at least have a good tool set.
1) Make sure you have a first aid kit around. Let's just say this was the toughest part of the job. That two boxes holding the smaller parts are really sharp! ok, how embarassing...
2) Be sure you have a good length of extension for your socket set... My set's extension was not long enough to reach in the middle section. Had to stop and go buy one after laying everything out on the drive way.
3) Check your screws... look at the one in this picture! It is really hard to use screws without threads. Already contacted Tim, he is mailing a replacement.
4) Schedule more time than you think you will need. Between washing the MDX first, finding a first aid kit, running to get the socket extension, getting lunch, etc... It took almost 4 hours to do the first one! Granted, the 2nd one only took 30 minutes to put on.
Now the question. The instructions call for the use of a torque wrench to set the tightness of these screws. I didn't have one and just it as tight as I could. Is that good enough? Or should I make another trip to get one?
None of this would apply to those who are NOT mechanically challenged or at least have a good tool set.
1) Make sure you have a first aid kit around. Let's just say this was the toughest part of the job. That two boxes holding the smaller parts are really sharp! ok, how embarassing...
2) Be sure you have a good length of extension for your socket set... My set's extension was not long enough to reach in the middle section. Had to stop and go buy one after laying everything out on the drive way.
3) Check your screws... look at the one in this picture! It is really hard to use screws without threads. Already contacted Tim, he is mailing a replacement.
4) Schedule more time than you think you will need. Between washing the MDX first, finding a first aid kit, running to get the socket extension, getting lunch, etc... It took almost 4 hours to do the first one! Granted, the 2nd one only took 30 minutes to put on.
Now the question. The instructions call for the use of a torque wrench to set the tightness of these screws. I didn't have one and just it as tight as I could. Is that good enough? Or should I make another trip to get one?
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Gadgetdog ~
That item in your pic is intended for you to be able to bite down on to mask the pain after you discovered your Step #1!
That item in your pic is intended for you to be able to bite down on to mask the pain after you discovered your Step #1!
When I posted my tips on how to install the running http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=3739&highlight=baords boards, I assumed people knew how to open the box. Of course the original poster spelled "board" wrong so you probably couldn't find it.
I forgot to mention in my post to count all the parts (I actually arranged the nuts and bolts in a multi-compartment tray).
Considering the amount of money that you saved (ignoring bandages and tetanus shots), you can get a nice digital ratcheting torque wrench. Just remember that the running boards are load bearing surfaces and you want to make sure they are on tight. If you put the bolts on too tight then you weaken/strip the threads.
My suggestion is to get a ratcheting torque wrench and make sure everything is on tightly.
Of course, I don't mind buying tools (I just bought a reciprocating saw), if I know I will be using them at least once.
I forgot to mention in my post to count all the parts (I actually arranged the nuts and bolts in a multi-compartment tray).
Considering the amount of money that you saved (ignoring bandages and tetanus shots), you can get a nice digital ratcheting torque wrench. Just remember that the running boards are load bearing surfaces and you want to make sure they are on tight. If you put the bolts on too tight then you weaken/strip the threads.
My suggestion is to get a ratcheting torque wrench and make sure everything is on tightly.
Of course, I don't mind buying tools (I just bought a reciprocating saw), if I know I will be using them at least once.
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