[quote=ucodegen]Looks like you are getting stronger. At least the threads have not pulled out. Torque Wrench.. get one, use one.

Are the threads rusted? If so, spray what is visible with WD-40 or a penetrant lubricant. Sometimes heat cycling helps. I assume you have tools to pull out broken bolts?

PS: Japanese cars don’t handle ‘overtorqueing’ as well as US vehicles.[/quote]

i guess I should get something better than the $15 harbor freight torque wrench coupon special….:)
The bolts were slightly rusted… oh well…

Oh, I also noticed that one of the bolts attached to my stabilizer bar broke off too….Great….Some people warned me about getting a stiffer bar without using reinforced mounts…