Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[zzyzx85]

what offset would be ideal for a 18x9 wheel up front to run without spacers? have full adjustability with coils, camber plates, etc

IMO I think the offset of stock rear wheel (+26) is perfect for 18x9. I'm on coilovers and ran 255/40 without any spacers.

[ugaexploder]

IMO I think the offset of stock rear wheel (+26) is perfect for 18x9. I'm on coilovers and ran 255/40 without any spacers.

thanks for the suggestion, just ordered another square set of wheels at 18x10, and thinking i might order a set of 18x9 to run them staggered and sell the other staggered set

[jayjaya29]

Do torque marks work for removing and reinstalling a fastener at the same torque?

Why I ask:
I've made a bunch of changes to my ride height. I was thinking it wouldn't hurt to loosen and retorque any non-sperical control arm bushings at the new ride height. The rear upper control arms won't fit a torque wrench with the diff in place now, I was thinking what I just mark it as it's properly torqued now then refasten with a box wrench to the marking.

I would tighten just a little past the existing torque mark just to be sure.

[Tbonem3]

Right otherwise it won't stretch. They need tension.

Or add loctite?

[BRiley]

Dumb question on transmission fluid change. It seems that some websites / DIY's say you need to replace the transmission fill / drain plugs when changing fluid. Is that true? Why not just the crush washer?

[Slideways]

Dumb question on transmission fluid change. It seems that some websites / DIY's say you need to replace the transmission fill / drain plugs when changing fluid. Is that true? Why not just the crush washer?

This is the case for the differential since they have built in o-rings. Transmission plugs are reusable and don't have a sealing ring.

[BRiley]

This is the case for the differential since they have built in o-rings. Transmission plugs are reusable and don't have a sealing ring.

No crush washer then? Thank you so much!