Torque spec for shocks?
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Torque spec for shocks?
Putting new Bilsteins on, the new bushings are like an inch thick and the existing ones are maybe 1/4 inch. Granted they have worn, but I don't think I can compress these new ones half that much. Is there a torque spec? I checked the Bilstein documentation and they just mention checking the bolts/nuts after the first few miles of driving.
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This came up a couple of weeks ago and from the responses, seems it varies depending on the year of the car.
For the 86 it's 22 for the front: shock to lower control arm, shock to frame and shock bracket to lower control arm all take the same torque setting.
The rear stud to knuckle nut is 80 ft lbs. The shock to body and shock to knuckle both take 66 ft.lbs. for the rear.
Hope this helps.
Jake
For the 86 it's 22 for the front: shock to lower control arm, shock to frame and shock bracket to lower control arm all take the same torque setting.
The rear stud to knuckle nut is 80 ft lbs. The shock to body and shock to knuckle both take 66 ft.lbs. for the rear.
Hope this helps.
Jake
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Originally Posted by rocco16
Standard procedure is to tighten the nuts down until the rubber donuts expand to approximately the same diameter as the steel washers.
Larry
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Larry
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If you wish, double nut or use a drop of loctite (not the permanent) on the nut.
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Thanks for the information guys. The originals have the bushing pretty much even with the edge of the washer. I'll install the same way and check the TQ on the remainder of the nuts/bolts.
