Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

Howdy folks,

I am rebuilding and installing 73-87 front control arms on my 69 c-10 and was wondering if anyone has a listing of the chassis torque specs for the 73 and up trucks. The bushing design is different between the 2 body styles and all i can find is the 67-73 specs. Thanks.


Mike

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

I didn't find a complete listing but the lower control arm U-bolts on 1/2 tons torque at 85 ft.lbs., The upper control arm to frame nuts torque at 70 ft.lbs. according to Chilton....

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

thank you very much, sir.

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

does anyone happen to know the torque spec for the big upper and lower bushing locknuts on the shafts?

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

OK, Here's the skinny.... I looked the other specs up on-line (Chilton's), I didn't see the shaft specs listed there.

This morning I got off my lazy butt and hunted through 3 closets of new truck parts and found my 74 DEALER'S Service Manual.

Here's the suspension torque sheet straight from GM;


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...orqueSpecs.jpg

Notice the difference in 1/2 and 3/4 ton, Chilton is off on their specs saying 85 for "ALL"..... ?


Good Luck !

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

thank you VERY much, sir. that should just about do it. I really appreciate it!


Mike

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

Hello Folks, First Time Here, Wondering If Someone Could Throw Some Light On My Question ? Im Working On A 86 C10 2WD And Have Rebuilt The Whole Front Suspention and Cant Find The Torques For The Upper And Lower Control Arm Shafts, Already Have The Full Weight Back On and Just Need Specs ????? Please Help ..... Thank You

Re: Looking for 73-87 chassis torque specs
 

GotErDone !!!!!!!!