Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? - Moparts Forums

Register Log In Moparts Forums Moparts Question and Answer Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts?

Print Thread

Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? #1465057 07/08/13 10:38 PM 07/08/13 10:38 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,816 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda OP Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda OP Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,816 Kirkland, Washington	E body, these are 1/2" (I think) fine thread. FSM says 145lbs----that strikes me as really high. What say the experts?

Re: Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1465058 07/08/13 10:46 PM 07/08/13 10:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A. 5spdcuda top fuel
5spdcuda top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A.	It's hard enough to get a wrench on them when doing a front end alignment, much less a torque wrench. Just make sure they are good and tight. I would also use anti-sieze on the bolt shafts and the threads. Sure makes getting them back out again at a later date easier.

Re: Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? [Re: 5spdcuda] #1465059 07/08/13 11:29 PM 07/08/13 11:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,816 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda OP Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda OP Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,816 Kirkland, Washington	Thanks Hugh....good n tight it is.

Re: Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? [Re: 5spdcuda] #1465060 07/09/13 12:35 AM 07/09/13 12:35 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,312 SoCal 68HemiB master
68HemiB master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,312 SoCal	Another vote for what he said. Down to just a blue car now.

Re: Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1465061 07/09/13 01:27 AM 07/09/13 01:27 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	You want em real tight but 145 ft lbs is a misprint. EDIT I'd suggest 85. I've heard reports 65 is too low (cam moved) Last edited by RapidRobert; 07/09/13 01:45 AM. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? [Re: RapidRobert] #1465062 07/09/13 01:33 AM 07/09/13 01:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 704 USA R rftroy super stock
rftroy super stock R Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 704 USA	The 145 ft-lb is for the lower control arm pivot nut. The upper control arm torque is 65 ft-lb. Use a torque wrench. Bob AAR 4-speed 3.91, Tor-Red; 70 440 6 pack Roadrunner 4-speed 3.54, Plum Crazy; 68 Formula S conv 383 4-speed 3.23, Electric Blue; 69 Barracuda conv Slant 6 OD4 2.94, 71 B5 Blue; 78 Lil' Red Truck, Red; 70 Challenger S/E. 505 6 pack, Passon 5-speed, 3.55, B7 Blue

Re: Upper control arm torque for adjustment bolts? [Re: rftroy] #1465063 07/09/13 09:07 AM 07/09/13 09:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio	I started doing alingments in the late 60s.Never torqued an upper arm.All you have to do is get them tight.Its almost like a torque setting for front wheel bearings.after you do a few you just get a feel for the setting.Most its hard enough to get a wrench on.Let alone in the rust belt where they dont want to turn.GMs we had a special SnapOn ratchet and sockets for the nuts.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Moderated by Al_Alguire, Hotwheelsjr, moparts, not_a_charger, RangerDan440, tboomer

Hop To

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1