A-arm nuts- how to tighten - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71buickfreak · 12-31-2008, 12:30 PM

I have just installed an Air Ride Tech strong arms kit on my 67. The box had busted open during shipping and some of the hardware got lost. I finally got all the hardware, including the A-arm nuts. What is the proceedure for tightening the A-arm nuts, upper and lower? I have the washers and the nuts. The kit is installed and operational, just need to finish it off. Torque specs?

cdowns · 12-31-2008, 04:59 PM

clockwise

71buickfreak · 12-31-2008, 05:23 PM

clockwise? thats the best ya got? no torque specs, nothing important?

Bus Ted Knuckle · 12-31-2008, 05:45 PM

With a wrench!

Imacarguytoo · 12-31-2008, 05:52 PM

The best advice i can give is call the company an ask them for specs. Sorry about the wingnuts above. Some people think its funny to a newbie to give 1 liners.

*Shane* · 12-31-2008, 05:59 PM

Imacarguytoo, you may want to just add to the post then move on, no need to speak or apologize for anyone else.

To the original poster, call ART they would be the experts on what is and isn't needed on their product better than anyone else.

**john** · 12-31-2008, 06:03 PM

to the board. Look for a post by jlaird in this thread, there is an attachment with the specs.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=lower+arms

1968SWBBigBlock · 12-31-2008, 06:25 PM

http://www.ridetech.com/more/test-posting/

All of the instructions are on line - no need to call and wait for the party to end tonight -

Welcome to the board - can we see some photos of your victim
I mean ride

dwcsr · 01-01-2009, 01:42 AM

Upper Ball Joint Nut 50 ft/lbs plus the torgue to align the cotter pin but not to exceed 90 ft/lbs

Lower Ball Joint Nut 90 ft/lbs plus the torqure to align the cotter pin but not to exceed 130 ft/lbs

attached is a chevy truck front end torque spec list I picked up some where

12-31-2008, 12:30 PM	#1
71buickfreak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: stillwater, ok Posts: 2	A-arm nuts- how to tighten I have just installed an Air Ride Tech strong arms kit on my 67. The box had busted open during shipping and some of the hardware got lost. I finally got all the hardware, including the A-arm nuts. What is the proceedure for tightening the A-arm nuts, upper and lower? I have the washers and the nuts. The kit is installed and operational, just need to finish it off. Torque specs?

12-31-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten clockwise __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-31-2008, 05:23 PM	#3
71buickfreak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: stillwater, ok Posts: 2	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten clockwise? thats the best ya got? no torque specs, nothing important?

12-31-2008, 05:45 PM	#4
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten With a wrench! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

12-31-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten The best advice i can give is call the company an ask them for specs. Sorry about the wingnuts above. Some people think its funny to a newbie to give 1 liners. __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

12-31-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten Imacarguytoo, you may want to just add to the post then move on, no need to speak or apologize for anyone else. To the original poster, call ART they would be the experts on what is and isn't needed on their product better than anyone else.

12-31-2008, 06:03 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten to the board. Look for a post by jlaird in this thread, there is an attachment with the specs. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=lower+arms __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-31-2008, 06:25 PM	#8
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: A-arm nuts- how to tighten http://www.ridetech.com/more/test-posting/ All of the instructions are on line - no need to call and wait for the party to end tonight - Welcome to the board - can we see some photos of your victim I mean ride __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

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