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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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Hi guys, I should know this, would someone please remind me which suspension bolts should be torqued with wheels on ground under full weight?

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Old Sep 21, 2021 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnken
Hi guys, I should know this, would someone please remind me which suspension bolts should be torqued with wheels on ground under full weight?

Thanks!
John
At a minimum the lower control arms. This does not apply if poly bushes are used.
The upper control arm bush is free to rotate (unless seized) as are poly bushes.
 
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The three shock tower bolts and the lower shock bolt should be allowed to be in the natural position before torqued. This takes any twisting off the tower after install.
I know a little ****, but something we all know that keeping the stem centered at the top can be a problem, so lets do all possible to help.
 
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Thanks guys!!

John
 
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Old Sep 22, 2021 | 06:53 PM
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...and, finally,
I also include the drop links.

Oddly, the W/S manual doesn't stipulate any of this. At least, I didn't find any note when I was doing the lower control arm bushes.
 

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