Need torque help for '67 front spindle
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Need torque help for '67 front spindle
I looked all through my AIM and can't find the torque numbers for the three bolts in the pic. The bottom two attach the steering arm and the top one bolts the caliper bracket and dust guard to the spindle. Does anyone have this info? Thanks!!
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I just went through the AIM and the service manual, and agree they are not clearly noted to my eyes. When I re-assembled my '67 front suspension a few years back I probably did 100-120 lb/ft and a drop of thread locker. Maybe JohnZ has some clear info. 
Dennis
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When I rebuilt my suspension a few years back, I had the same question. I finally decided on 100 ft-lbs for the top bolt and 60 ft-lbs for the two lower bolts.
Used a bit of light oil on the threads.
Larry
Used a bit of light oil on the threads.
Larry
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Doesn't the service manual have a chart in the back of torque settings for different bolt sizes
