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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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I will, hopefully, be installing my new shocks/springs this weekend, but I'm having trouble finding all the correct torque specs. I found quite a few threads on spring install, but none of them mention torque specs when re-installing. I'm surprised that no one has listed those.
Does anyone have that info? Didn't want to buy a Helms man. to find out.

Thanks
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DG_
I will, hopefully, be installing my new shocks/springs this weekend, but I'm having trouble finding all the correct torque specs. I found quite a few threads on spring install, but none of them mention torque specs when re-installing. I'm surprised that no one has listed those.
Does anyone have that info? Didn't want to buy a Helms man. to find out.

Thanks
We dont need no stinking HELMS around here.

Its the internet age.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=1
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=53&viewfile=SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=62&viewfile=SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

You might want to invest in some new one time use hardware before
starting the spring/shock/strut install.
The new upgraded lower strut mounting bolts with the finer threads at least.
And maybe some new upper strut mount bearings to get rid of the stock clunkers.

FRONT:

Brake caliper bracket bolts 98

Dust shield bolts 15

Wheel spindle pinch nut 76

Lower control arm forward bolt 129

Lower control arm rearward nuts 129

Heat shield bolts 89 lb-in

Brake line bracket bolt 15

Strut upper nut 46

Strut-to-spindle bolts 148

Strut-to-body nuts 26

Wheel hub retainer nut 221

Stabilizer bar bracket nuts 52

Stabilizer bar link nuts 85

Anti-lock brake sensor bolt 53 lb-in

Outer tie-rod end nuts 59

Steering gear mounting bolts 85

REAR:

Rear shock absorber upper nut 30

Rear shock absorber lower bolt 85

Lower arm-to-body bolt 129

Brake caliper anchor plate bolts 76

Lower arm-to-axle bolt 129

Panhard rod-to-body mount bolt 129

Panhard rod-to-axle bolt 129

Lateral stiffener bar-to-body mount nut 85

Lateral stiffener bar-to-body bolts 46

Stabilizer bar bracket nuts 52

Stabilizer bar link bolts 85

Parking brake cable bracket-to-lower arm 20

Upper control arm front bolt 129

Upper control arm rear bolts 85

Upper control arm bushing nut 129

Fuel tank strap bolt 38

Brake hose bracket bolt 15

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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Awesome! Thanks 157dB.

Now I can get started... woot.
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Also just found this DIY guide. It has a quite detailed step-by-step guide and at the bottom shows all the torque specs.
Here's the link if anyone needs it for future reference:
http://www.stangnet.com/2006/12/22/s...pring-install/
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You might like this...
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Good vid, but ended up starting before I saw your post.
Finished in about 4 hours with all four corners. Solid rear makes it soo easy to change out the shocks/springs, lol.
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