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2003 Dodge Durango question #2471413
03/24/18 05:21 PM
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I'm replacing upper control arms on a '03 Durango 4x4 and I'm looking for torque specs for the mounting nuts,bushing nuts, and ball joint nut. Thanks in advance. Ready... go!!

Re: 2003 Dodge Durango question [Re: bracketcharger] #2471500
03/24/18 08:09 PM
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TORQUE
DESCRIPTION

Upper Control Arm Frame Nuts
163 Nm
120 Ft.Lbs

Upper Control Arm Axle Nut
163 Nm
120 Ft.Lbs

Hub/Bearing Bolts
202 Nm
149 Ft.Lbs

Axle Nut
179 Nm Beginning Torque, Then Rotate 5 to 10 Times With a Final Torque of 356 Nm
132 Ft.Lbs Beginning Torque, Then Rotate 5 to 10 Times With a Final Torque of 263 Ft.Lbs


BallJoints.....
Upper 60 Ftp
Lower 94 Ftp

Upper Control Arms
Pivot Shaft to Frame 155 Ftp
Pivot Shaft 130 Ftp

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Re: 2003 Dodge Durango question [Re: bracketcharger] #2471525
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Thank you,CARMAN. This is a big help. I put a set in the same Durango 45-48000 miles ago ,Dorman brand, the ball joints are wasted. Installing Moog this time , hopefully the last time. The only thing good I can say about the Dorman part is that it came with a chart of torque specs. Thanks again and as always MOPAR OR NO CAR!!

Re: 2003 Dodge Durango question [Re: bracketcharger] #2471910
03/25/18 05:45 PM
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No problem. Be careful of the moog I replaced all of my balljoints in my 02 Durango and they were all junk within 6 months. The lower's where squeaking and would no longer accept grease. The uppers where just falling apart. I put napa brand upper and lowers in this time. They where more money but looked and felt like a better product. Been about 5 months now and everything is still tight.

Re: 2003 Dodge Durango question [Re: bracketcharger] #2471914
03/25/18 05:47 PM
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In January I wasted money on a defective clock spring.
Dorman is junk.







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