RE: Lower Control Arm Torque 2

[Jim Jablonski <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Nope, Tom, you are not wrong ... that's right on the money, based on my 
experience :)

Thomas R Hansen wrote:
> 
>  Which half?    If the correct ride height is set, that is off the jack
> stands. That also includes adjusting the torsion bar bolts to get to the
> ride height. The rubber "stock" style bushing would then be in a neutral
> position, with no pre load, and then you torque the lower control arm
> nut. Am I wrong?   Tom in Dallas
> > Tom,
> > 
> > You are half-right, unless you are thinking about the torsion bar 
> > adjuster.
> > 
> > The lower control are nut shoudl be torques to 130 ft. lbs., but 
> > only 
> > after the vehicle is lowered off of the jacks (if raised), and 
> > standing 
> > on it's own weight.
> > 
> > Jim
> > 
> > 
> > Thomas R Hansen wrote:
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > my 1965 service manual says 130ftlbs.
> > > > 
> > > Sean,   Just remember, that torque is set at the correct ride 
> > height, if
> > > you used factory style rubber bushings. If you used polygraphite, 
> > it
> > > doesn't matter when you torque it.    Tom in Dallas
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > '64 Fury
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