I put these on today. However, I hear a squeaking noise from (I think) one. Does the screw need to be tighter? I was unsure how tight to go.
1091032
Here is my video showing how I installed and I explain how to tighten each side a little bit until they are snug. Maybe one side is tighter and its not allowing the other side to sit flush. All I get for noise on mine is a slight whistle while going down the road. I want to find some type of spoiler that can go on the front to get rid of the whistle when I am not hauling anything. You could also take them down one at a time and see which one is making the noise. Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions. http://youtu.be/QZcza0KBh9M
1091033
Well, I cranked mine down pretty good and they do not squeak. Give it a shot. I don't think you'll break anything.
1091034
You need a torque wrench. 1/4" - in the install instructions it says how tight to tighten. " pounds.
1091035
I would say probably try to go a little tighter to see if it stops the squeak if it doesn't maybe take the screw out reproduction a little and then reinstall.
1091036
my husband fitted it to his car with no problems, I would assume you would screw until there was no give, try tightening them but do not over tighten
1091037
Instructions call for screws to be torqued to 27 in-lbs (3 Nm.), no more no less.
2062233
Yes and no. The chair doesn't squeak but the arms do. They work themselves loose overtime. No big deal. Remove rubber stopper, tighten with included hex, and problem goes away. I suppose I could use some thread lock, but I haven't gotten around to it.
1147394
Yeah, it does take some effort but I did get mine on. It's probably good to keep them from being loose - you could try other method such as fasteners if needed.
1129744
I recommend tightening until there is no play in the rubber bushings, and they are slightly compressed. Hope this helps.
1423473
You should be able to just wiggle them off. I don't remember having any problems. Good luck.Diana
624256
I used a very small allen wrench and used a lot of pressure. I didn't have a correct tool. I just tried my best to keep the opposite end still to tighten the screws. Ultimately one of the screws got lost, and I ended up replacing it with a small bolt and screwed a nut on and added epoxy glue.
2229174
We didn't have that problem. Sounds likes yours is too tight. Check to see if you can loosen the joint.
465688
Too loud? Just go by the directions and learn the "feel" when adjusting. I had to wear them for a while to get on to it. My large problem? The noise was there all the time but I couldn't hear it before.
1119749
Year and a half late to answer, but it might still help someone else...Mine squeaked. Took forever to find the cause. Was the connection on the center pole below/between the pedals, where the front and rear section connect. I sprayed the heck out of it with wd40 and tightened the crap out the 2 or 3 bolts that connect that area. Problem solved. SOUNDED like it was coming from the joints on the handles, but it was not. The torque from usage is what makes it squeak.
384604
All joints should be tight. The provided nuts are lock nuts. They are harder to tighten because they are more likely to stay on once installed. It is a solid construction if everything is done correctly.
1700072
Did you ever figure out what causes the noise? I have exactly the same problem. I does sound like the belt is rubbing against something.
682344
I have found that most of my squeaks seem to come from the rubber pads on the footrests. I can adjust the position of my feet to eliminate most of the noise. Maybe you could try to wedge something thin in next to the pad and see if it helps any.
1312056
Mine took a fair bit more force to mount than I was initially comfortable with. But after that it was fine, although they still are stiff to unmount. Perhaps try giving them some extra uumph?(but be careful not to break em)
403097
Just a reminder, to tighten you need to turn it counter clockwise. Normally it's righty tighty, but not in this case-turn left to tighten. I tried to put it on by turning it right, but realize the error of my ways.
1132430
Mine all lined up flush. Check if a screw is sticking out too far that is stopping them from sliding all the way in. I had one that stuck out just enough that it stopped it from closing all the way but once tightened down more it was flush.
595930
I just checked mine and there seems to be a tiny bit of stretch. Given the price and how well they work, I would give them a whirl. Good luck.
1348570
Make sure the belt isn't too tight. I put mine together with the the belt as tight as I could get it at first and it squealed. I went back and noticed that the instructions say to keep a little slack in it.