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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: chronos on May 10, 2010, 02:04:24 pm

Title: Do I need to torque nuts holding lower control arm
Post by: chronos on May 10, 2010, 02:04:24 pm

hoping to get a quick answer.....do the u-bolt nuts
that hold on the lower control arm need to be torqued or
just tighten them up good. Also My orginals don't look like they
had lock washers on them but I am going to use them

Going to put it back on tonite so please respond if you know,thanks

Title: Re: Do I need to torque nuts holding lower control arm
Post by: overthepond on May 10, 2010, 04:56:25 pm

Not sure on the torque numbers but my 'u' bolts have no lock washers either and mine is completely original..?
I think they would crack anyway with the weight stress upon them...sure someone will chime in with a better answer... ;D

Title: Re: Do I need to torque nuts holding lower control arm
Post by: Captkaos on May 10, 2010, 05:00:07 pm

I generally get them as tight as I can.  guessing but 60-80lbs.
There were no lock washers on them that I know of.

Title: Re: Do I need to torque nuts holding lower control arm
Post by: chronos on May 10, 2010, 05:41:34 pm

Thanks , I will scrap the lock washers and tighten them good