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nickyg
04-14-2013, 12:00 PM
I'm getting ready to replace the bushings in my control arms. (upper and lower) My hayes manual does not have torque settings listed.
A quick search came up with very inconstant results one site said 55lbs another said 100 lbs. Anyone have a clue? or am I being anal about something that really don't matter too much.

Stock control arms. with moog bushings.

nickxj94
04-14-2013, 01:37 PM
I hit mine with My air impact. So there about 150 Or so lol

4.3LXJ
04-14-2013, 04:39 PM
50 - 75# would be plenty. Remember how much goes on head bolts. You can strip stuff with too much torque

Carves
04-14-2013, 06:13 PM
Here ya go ... You might want to scribble these on the back page of that Haynes manual.

Factory Specs:

Suspension Arm Upper
Front Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
Rear Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 N·m (66 ft. lbs.)
Suspension Arm Lower
Front Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.)
Rear Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.)


Dont forget to have it on the ground when you tighten it all up. ;);)
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nickyg
04-15-2013, 12:52 AM
Thanks guys.