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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: 1930artdeco on 2022-05-05 22:01

Title: tightening up the suspension bolts
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2022-05-05 22:01
Ok, I need to tighten up the bolts on the suspension arms (the rubber bushing bolts). What is the correct torque to use? Top and bottom bolts.

Thank you,

Mike
Title: Re: tightening up the suspension bolts
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2022-05-06 06:21
According to Ford... the 57 Ford Man... 65-75 pounds... with full suspension weight.
Thats what I did mine at... 65 pounds.
Title: Re: tightening up the suspension bolts
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2022-05-06 07:55
What Jeff said.  Very important that the complete car be on the suspension when tightening them down.  If you have the car on a lift with the suspension unloaded the bushings will fail prematurely.
Title: Re: tightening up the suspension bolts
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2022-05-06 09:30
Quote from: Ford Blue blood on 2022-05-06 07:55What Jeff said.  Very important that the complete car be on the suspension when tightening them down.  If you have the car on a lift with the suspension unloaded the bushings will fail prematurely.



.....and you taught me that Bill!! :burnout:
Title: Re: tightening up the suspension bolts
Post by: 1930artdeco on 2022-05-06 15:52
OK, thanks. She comes down this weekend which is when I will tighten things down.

Mike
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