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wnjj
Sep 04, 2020Explorer II
HadEnough wrote:
As far as the tension in the Torklift fastgun tie downs, it’s just right. Not loose and not cranked down super hard. They have a natural click to them at the right tension. They snap closed easily without too much force, yet they aren’t loose. Nice and snug.
At the proper tension I wouldn't say my fastguns snap closed easily. It takes a decent pull and they bang into place. The spec is 1/4" of spring compression (using that rubber washer to measure). I use the alternate easier method of just pulling all of the slack out and looking through the lock hole, where you can see exactly half covered before you pull them over center into place.
https://www.torklift.com/blog/entry/proper-tension-for-turnbuckles
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