How do I torque down the new guibo?

[emi325i]

I don't want to ruin the drive-shaft by gripping it in a vice, so what's the proper way to torque down the 3 bolts? I can't apply 40 or 50 ft-lbs just by having someone hold on to it.

[erik325i]

Put the car in gear and pull the hand brake while you are tightening each bolt.

-Erik

[backtrail69]

+1, I usually go in a kinda crisscross pattern as well.

[emi325i]

it was off the car, so that's be difficult... so, i connected my impact gun, and went to town on it. if something bad happens, i can only blame myself.

[jlevie]

I can't see the problem here. You use a wrench or socket on the bolt head and the torque wrench on the nut.