LCA install question
LCA install question I am a novice when it comes to working on my LS1. I just picked up some used Hotchkis LCAs. Do I need a torque wrench and torque specs to install these things or do I just tighten the bolts until I think they won't fall off?
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Re: LCA install question What kind of ends do the LCAs have?
I'm going to tell you no. I didn't tighten mine with a torque wrench or to specs and I'm yet to have a problem. After you drive around with them a few times, you may have to retighten them.
I'm going to tell you no. I didn't tighten mine with a torque wrench or to specs and I'm yet to have a problem. After you drive around with them a few times, you may have to retighten them.
Re: LCA install question
What kind of ends do the LCAs have?
I'm going to tell you no. I didn't tighten mine with a torque wrench or to specs and I'm yet to have a problem. After you drive around with them a few times, you may have to retighten them.
I'm going to tell you no. I didn't tighten mine with a torque wrench or to specs and I'm yet to have a problem. After you drive around with them a few times, you may have to retighten them.
Here's what the ends look like:
LCA ends
Re: LCA install question If you have access to a Helms or Hayes manual, it has the specs. When I did them on my '94 I actually looked it up. I want to say 62 ft-lbs, but that was 1996, so I could be off.
They are not a precision part, so just get 'em nice and snug and then a little bit more. Then like the guy above said, check them after you drive around a while.
They are not a precision part, so just get 'em nice and snug and then a little bit more. Then like the guy above said, check them after you drive around a while.
Re: LCA install question Torque spec for the LCA bolts/nuts is 87ft-lbs on the bolt or 55 ft-lbs on the nut (according to my 2000 Helms manual). I would recommend using a torque wrench if at all possible.
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Re: LCA install question The installs not hard but you need to know what you're doing, spend some time looking this over before you work on your car.
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ca_install.htm
Don't be in a rush, do all the research you can first. When you feel you've learned what it takes to do the job then's it's time but not before. JMO
Al
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ca_install.htm
Don't be in a rush, do all the research you can first. When you feel you've learned what it takes to do the job then's it's time but not before. JMO
Al
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