Re: Re:Front Suspension bushings

["Gary H." <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

What brand bushings did you install? If that manufacturer has a tech help line, then you could give the manufacturer a call and see what they say.  Generally the FSM is right.

But new polyurethane bushings in control arms do not need pre-weight.
See the Bushing Basics discussion on
 http://www.acuravigorclub.com/Timely-Topics/TTGraphics/0707/Bushing%20Basics.pdf

Thanks, 
Gary H. 


>  -------Original Message-------
 
>  Good thought, but the factory had all kinds of ways to get things done. I
>  would guess the entire K frame, suspention, and engine, was assembled before
>  the body was set on.  The Service manuak says to torque all bushungs with
>  the  car on the ground. . I could ( but don't want to) loosen everythinkg
>  and do it that way.  Manual doesn't say why to do it that way. Like was said
>  earlier, maybe to center the bushings in their travel.  If I do loosen
>  everything, I'm not sure the bushings would be able to turn back to no load
>  position.  Anyone actually have experience with torqing down with no load
>  weight on the suspension? Any problems?
>  Thanks....................................MO
>  {Steve Mick}
>  http://stevemick1964dodge.shutterfly.com/pictures/5
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: <mrchristopher1 
>  
>  When originally installed do you think it was on the ground? I'd say it
>  probably was on a lift coming down the line... Jm2cents...

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