N E E D H E L P.....!!!!!!!!
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N E E D H E L P.....!!!!!!!!
Ok, I'm almost done with the front suspension. I'll be installing the upper ball joints.
The old ones had rivets and I'll say it was a pain below the lower back to get them out!!!
The new ones come with screws, how many Ft Pounds should I apply for these four screws???
The old ones had rivets and I'll say it was a pain below the lower back to get them out!!!
The new ones come with screws, how many Ft Pounds should I apply for these four screws???
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From: Jacksonville FL
The bolts for the upper ball-joints are pretty small. I don't have an exact number but, I wouldn't go more than 20-25 foot pounds. I just used a regular 3/8 rachet and gave them a firm tug. I haven't had them loosen on me yet and I changed the ball-joints about 3 years ago.
I used blue threadlocker on them though.
You can find the info here http://raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html if you know thw size and grade of bolt. I think its a 5/16" grade 7 but, I'm not sure.
I used blue threadlocker on them though.
You can find the info here http://raskcycle.com/techtip/webdoc14.html if you know thw size and grade of bolt. I think its a 5/16" grade 7 but, I'm not sure.
Last edited by Midnite 88; Apr 24, 2006 at 07:09 PM.
