Grease a-arm bushings....or put the bolts in dry
07-05-2010, 11:13 PM
#1
Grease a-arm bushings....or put the bolts in dry Just wondering, I have to put the stuff together and install it all on Wednesday.
Do I grease the mounting bolts that slide into the metal sleeves of the upper/lower FRONT control arm bushings?
How about greasing the ball joint stems?
Torque specs for the upper and lower mounting bolts for the control arms??
Thanks.
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Do I grease the mounting bolts that slide into the metal sleeves of the upper/lower FRONT control arm bushings?
How about greasing the ball joint stems?
Torque specs for the upper and lower mounting bolts for the control arms??
Thanks.
.
07-05-2010, 11:32 PM
#2
Just wondering, I have to put the stuff together and install it all on Wednesday.
Do I grease the mounting bolts that slide into the metal sleeves of the upper/lower FRONT control arm bushings?
How about greasing the ball joint stems?
Torque specs for the upper and lower mounting bolts for the control arms??
Thanks.
.
Do I grease the mounting bolts that slide into the metal sleeves of the upper/lower FRONT control arm bushings?
How about greasing the ball joint stems?
Torque specs for the upper and lower mounting bolts for the control arms??
Thanks.
.
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07-06-2010, 01:22 AM
#3
Grease on the bushing bolts is not absolutely necessary since the metal sleeve does not rotate on the bolt, but it is a good idea as it will prevent rust that always causes the bolts to seize up. The caster bolt on the lower A-arm almost always seizes up if left dry.
Grease on the ball joint stems is probably a bad idea. Friction and compression keep the ball joint firmly wedged in the spindle. I think grease in that area could possibly cause a tiny amount of movement that might wallow the hole out eventually. Just my .02
Grease on the ball joint stems is probably a bad idea. Friction and compression keep the ball joint firmly wedged in the spindle. I think grease in that area could possibly cause a tiny amount of movement that might wallow the hole out eventually. Just my .02
07-06-2010, 12:23 PM
#4
Grease on the bushing bolts is not absolutely necessary since the metal sleeve does not rotate on the bolt, but it is a good idea as it will prevent rust that always causes the bolts to seize up. The caster bolt on the lower A-arm almost always seizes up if left dry.
Grease on the ball joint stems is probably a bad idea. Friction and compression keep the ball joint firmly wedged in the spindle. I think grease in that area could possibly cause a tiny amount of movement that might wallow the hole out eventually. Just my .02
Grease on the ball joint stems is probably a bad idea. Friction and compression keep the ball joint firmly wedged in the spindle. I think grease in that area could possibly cause a tiny amount of movement that might wallow the hole out eventually. Just my .02
Can you tell me the torque specs for all the bolts? I can't find them anywhere.
Do I just tighten the ball joint bolts down till the cotter pin holes line up, or do you go as much as possible?
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07-06-2010, 01:24 PM
#5
I haven't been able to find the torque specs either. I just used an impact wrench for the bushing bolts (they were hellishly tight when I removed them). For the ball joints I used a box wrench. Just don't try to tighten them to the point of stripping the threads. Hopefully somebody will chime in with the exact torque specs.
07-07-2010, 07:14 AM
#8
The torque specs for the lower A Arms are 120ft lbs and the uppers are 90 ft lbs. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad
