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Which one is clntrol arms?

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Old 09-04-2012, 12:18 PM
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Default Which one is clntrol arms?

I'm retorque now..

But i'm kida confusing

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With torque wrench one is
Lower part.. But you can see some
Other arms above... Can i
Just retorque 125 fr? Or i don't need it?
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You have 2 sets of control arms on the front axle - upper and lower. They go from the axle back to the frame. From your picture it looks like you are on the lower control arm axle bolt. Torque them all to 125 ft. pounds.

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Originally Posted by Firelyle
You have 2 sets of control arms on the front axle - upper and lower. The go from the axle back to the frame. From your picture it looks like you are on the lower control arm axle bolt. Torque them all to 125 ft. pounds.
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Yea? I just tried to torque 125ff.. And it go way to easily... So i
Just confusing... Why it goes
So much...
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The clamping force keeps it tight.
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I think someone drank too much.
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I think someone drank too much.
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Originally Posted by Firelyle
You have 2 sets of control arms on the front axle - upper and lower. They go from the axle back to the frame. From your picture it looks like you are on the lower control arm axle bolt. Torque them all to 125 ft. pounds.
Only 75 lbs on the uppers front and back!



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