boxed lower control arms install
May 27th, 2017, 06:48 AM
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boxed lower control arms install
I am installing boxed LCA on my 65 Cutlass. When do I do a final tighting of the bolts? Do I tighten them while car is in the air (no weight) or after it is on the ground(with weight)? Thanks for any and all help. Bassinguy
May 27th, 2017, 06:59 AM
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All rubber suspension bushing bolts MUST be torqued only when the full weight of the car is on the springs and the suspension is at ride height. At the rear this is easy - just put the jack stands under the axle tubes.
May 27th, 2017, 07:03 AM
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Eric and Joe Thanks for the quick response on how to tighten. I will be doing this later on today. You guys are great with helping other guys with their cars. Joe do you happen to know the torque values? Again Thanks Bassinguy
May 27th, 2017, 07:13 AM
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All of the rear control arm bolts are 80 ft-lb
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