PUtting all the suspension and steering back together over the next few days on my 68 coupe.I cant seem to get the tie rod end all the way into the center steering link like it should, anybody have a suggestion? i can see a gap between the boot and the link. Also, does anybody know a good place to get a good list of complete torque specs? I need them for the tie rod ends, lower control arms, sway bars, strut rods. quite a few thigns really. thanks in advance.

 

 

i have that on cd, but i cant find the torque specs in it anywhere.

 

bump, anybody else?

 

This is the bible I've used in teaching my son on his 68 Mustang. It has all of the torque requirements you listed:

http://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Restor...d_bxgy_b_img_b

 

does anyone know anything about that tie rod boot not completely hitting the center link? also, what should the torque be for the LCA on a 68 coupe. i really dont want to buy any more books or manuals, im sure someone has one laying around. thanks guys.

 

the stud on suspension parts(tie rods) is tapered it will only go so far into the hole which is also tapered

take a quick pic so we can get an idea of whats going on, have you not filled the tie rod with grease?

 

If you have the correct tie rod end and are puting it in from the bottom, not top, it should fit. It is as simple as either the wrong part or wrong installation method.

 

i didnt fill the tie rod with grease yet, should that push the boot on out to make contact with the center link? Also does anyone know how many pumps of grease i should give all the new parts? BAll joints, tie rods, idler arm. Thanks again.

 

bumping it up.