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 Apr 27, 2005 - 5:49 PM
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QUOTE(gt2nv @ Apr 27, 2005 - 7:55 AM) does anyone know the torque of the bolts when you put the struts back on? [right][snapback]278753[/snapback][/right] Not sure which your referring to but i have a chilton manual here which says REAR SUSPENSION: Suspension upper support to body 29ft lbs Suspension upper support to poston rod 36ft lbs Lower No. 1 and No.2 arm to suspension membre 145ft. lbs Lower No. 1 and No.2 arm to rear axle carrier 145ft. lbs Strut rod to body 83ft.lbs Strut rod to rear axle carrier 83ft. lbs Suspension member to body 101ft. lbs Stabilizer bar bushing retainer 14ft. lbs Stabilizer bar link 33ft. lbs FRONT SUSPENSION: Upper strut suspension support to body 59ft lbs Strut piston rod to suspension support 35ft. lbs more but to much to type out  |
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Apr 27, 2005 - 9:29 PM
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damn has anyone really measured how much torque they put on the strut bolts?
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Apr 28, 2005 - 3:40 AM
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most of that force is going to be going straight down over the bolt, not in a horizontal direction pushing it out... so I wouldn't worry too much. Just make em tight, but don't overdo yourself.
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