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KMC3420 · 10-23-2019, 04:45 PM

Tagging onto this, how tight do you get the end caps once the shaft is centered? I have seen anywhere from 95 to 160 ft lbs. I have read not to over tighten them as well because it can bend the ears. Also, I have read a few times not to tighten them until the frame is on the ground and supporting the weight of the truck to avoid any binding issues. I assume the first picture (has the lower listed twice) that the first "Lower Control Arm Busing" should say "Upper Control Arm Bushing".
Uppers: 95 ft. lbs.
Lowers: 130 ft. lbs.

10-23-2019, 04:45 PM	#3
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,073	Re: centering control arm shafts Tagging onto this, how tight do you get the end caps once the shaft is centered? I have seen anywhere from 95 to 160 ft lbs. I have read not to over tighten them as well because it can bend the ears. Also, I have read a few times not to tighten them until the frame is on the ground and supporting the weight of the truck to avoid any binding issues. I assume the first picture (has the lower listed twice) that the first "Lower Control Arm Busing" should say "Upper Control Arm Bushing". Uppers: 95 ft. lbs. Lowers: 130 ft. lbs. Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green Last edited by KMC3420; 10-23-2019 at 05:21 PM.