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Hello! Does anyone have the recommended foot pounds torque wrench values for the eight (8) lower control arm cam bolts as well as the two (2) rear toe links? Thank you!

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My experience with factory torque specs for the eccentrics is it is too low if you are tracking the car especially with sticky tires. Tighten them as tight as you can make them (NOT using a 4 foot pipe) and mark them with a sharpie when you are done and see if the marks move after each session.
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My experience with factory torque specs for the eccentrics is it is too low if you are tracking the car especially with sticky tires. Tighten them as tight as you can make them (NOT using a 4 foot pipe) and mark them with a sharpie when you are done and see if the marks move after each session.
Thank you, 3X2! I used 75 ft/lbs for the lower eight and 60 ft/lbs for the rear toe link…does that sound about right?
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Factory specs for the eccentrics is 125 ft pounds and the toe link is 52 ft pounds. They will move at this low torque.
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Factory specs for the eccentrics is 125 ft pounds and the toe link is 52 ft pounds. They will move at this low torque.
Thanks again…I'll really crank them down!
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