torqing front suspension?

[6768chevylover]

I need to know what the torq specs are for the upper and lower ball joints and the upper and lower a arm bushing bolts for a 71 front suspension? thanks to all that help.

[Alex Hayley]

Upper ball joint to a-arm - 45 ft/lbs
Upper ball joint to spindle - 40 to 60 ft/lbs. maximum of 90 ft/lbs to align cotter pin hole

Lower ball joint to spindle - 80 to 100 ft/lbs. maximum of 130 ft/lbs to align cotter pin hole

I would like to hear about the control shaft bushing torque.

[6768chevylover]

I know for 67-68 in the service manual, the shaft bushing bolts are for the upper new is 160ft.lb, replacement 95ft. Lb. And lower is new 280ft. Lb, replacement 135ft. Lb. Thanks for the info on the ball joints