Originally Posted by Shiznaz
The problem with crank bolts is its really hard to tell how hard to torque them.
Originally Posted by na975
thats why i tighten all my shiit til its about to strip.
You basically want it really ****ing tight. I mean, don't lean on the wrench with all your weight, but go just about as far as you can using your arm muscles. It's hard to strip out those big bolts. (Although it is easy to round off bolt heads, so make sure your wrench is on there nice and snug)