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How many Lbs "O" TORQUE

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Default How many Lbs "O" TORQUE

Hey ya'll how many pounds of torque to tighten the lower control arm bolts??? I am installing the full traction premium on friday and can't find anywhere how much that bolt(s) take.

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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its 125 ft. lbs

One of our fellow members has a great site with lot of good info. You should check it out.

http://www.wanderingtrail.com
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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I installed an Ultimate kit last weekend. Here are all the relevant torques I think you should need (all in ft-lbs, "while loaded" means when the vehicle is sitting on its tires):

FRONT:
upper control arms
upper bracket: 75
lower bracket: 75

lower control arms
upper bracket: 125
lower bracket: 125

shocks
upper mount: 20
lower mount: 56

sway bar link
upper bolt: 75
lower bolt: 75 (while loaded)

track bar
upper: 125 (while loaded)
lower: 125 (while loaded)

REAR:
upper control arms
upper bracket: 125 (while loaded)
lower bracket: 75

lower control arms
upper bracket: 125
lower bracket: 125 (while loaded)

shocks
upper mount: 37
lower mount: 56 (while loaded)

sway bar link
upper bolt: 75
lower bolt: 75 (while loaded)

track bar
upper: 125 (while loaded)
lower: 125 (while loaded)
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