Front end torque specs
07-26-2009, 07:50 PM
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Front end torque specs
Hey, does anyone know the torque specs for the K member, control arms, and struts. I took my old K member out today and bolted the new one up, but I need to torque it to spec. Also, do I need to use loctite? I noticed that it wasn't used from the factory so I think I should be good without it.
07-26-2009, 08:26 PM
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engine mounts = 111 lb/ft
lower k member bolts = 66 lb/ft
upper k member bolts = 85 lb/ft
balljoint nut = 129 lb/ft
sway bar bushing = 52 lb/ft
sway bar endlinks = 14 lb/ft
cotter pin bolt = 41 lb/ft
bottom strut bolts = 148 lb/ft
top strut bolt = 74 lb/ft
that should basically be it. let me know if you need any others and i will try to find them.
lower k member bolts = 66 lb/ft
upper k member bolts = 85 lb/ft
balljoint nut = 129 lb/ft
sway bar bushing = 52 lb/ft
sway bar endlinks = 14 lb/ft
cotter pin bolt = 41 lb/ft
bottom strut bolts = 148 lb/ft
top strut bolt = 74 lb/ft
that should basically be it. let me know if you need any others and i will try to find them.
07-28-2009, 07:43 PM
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07-29-2009, 08:41 AM
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07-29-2009, 06:09 PM
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Torque spec for almost anything on any car (save things like head bolts, main caps, etc...) is tight. You're wasting your time torqueing down every bolt for everything. Just cause Ford has a torque spec for it doesn't mean you need to follow it.
07-29-2009, 09:25 PM
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Dude you're wasting time layin under there tryna torque everything. Just run them in tight (using common sense) and be on your way.