Help!?!? ART Strong Arms - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AJohn6 · 12-29-2008, 05:47 PM

I have had the control arms on for quiet some time now but I haven't torqued the control arm shafts yet. I have looked on here several times trying to find the answer to my questions but I am out of luck.

So here's my questions.....

Is there a specific torque spec?
Is there a specific order I need to tighten them in?
Do I need weight on them, or no weight at all?
Does it need to be at ride height?

Thanks in advance,
Adam

*Shane* · 12-29-2008, 06:02 PM

Why not call ART and ask them directly?

SCOTI · 12-29-2008, 06:07 PM

I installed mine w/weight on the suspension & tightened them to the OE recommended specs in my Chiltons manual.

AJohn6 · 12-29-2008, 06:32 PM

Shane,

I feel like a dipstick now. The simplest solution, call ART, and I didn't even think of that. Heck, I was on the phone with Tony two weeks ago and it never even crossed my mind to ask him about that...

If you have a "Bonehead Of The Month" award can I nominate myself?

I just got of the chat with a fellow from ART and he said to tighten them at ride heigt, both front and rear nuts equally until I get the oem troque specs for a 73-87 LCA...

Thanks,
Adam

**scotts62** · 12-29-2008, 07:33 PM

thats ok we all have our blond moments

*Shane* · 12-29-2008, 07:44 PM

Yo Adam,

If that's the worse that ever happens then I have ya beat when it comes to bone head moves!

jlaird · 12-29-2008, 10:43 PM

if you are talking about the lower control arm u bolts, just make sure you know if you have the thinner or thicker(later model) ubolts. The torque specs are quite different between the two.

**lolife99** · 12-29-2008, 10:57 PM

Can someone post these torque values when they find out? I'm interested in what they are.
Thanks.

AJohn6 · 12-30-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

if you are talking about the lower control arm u bolts, just make sure you know if you have the thinner or thicker(later model) ubolts. The torque specs are quite different between the two.

Nope, talkin about the actual control arm shaft.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Can someone post these torque values when they find out? I'm interested in what they are.
Thanks.

I will post it as soon as I find out what they are.

AJohn6 · 12-30-2008, 06:22 PM

I looked in a Haynes service manual today and it recommended 70 ftlbs of torque for the control arm shaft. I can't remember what it said for the u-bolt but 45 ftlbs sound right, but I am not certain.

Tony@AirRideTech · 12-30-2008, 06:32 PM

off the top of my head I cant remember either.... I will check out my manual when I get home too if you guys still need it.

jlaird · 12-30-2008, 07:20 PM

its 115 ft lbs. See attached doc.

AJohn6 · 12-31-2008, 01:00 AM

Wow, jlaird thanks. Your build is the first one I looked at on this site. Thanks for the inspiration I needed to bag my truck, and the help with the torque specs.

Adam

jlaird · 12-31-2008, 09:16 PM

glad I could help!

XXL · 01-03-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

if you are talking about the lower control arm u bolts, just make sure you know if you have the thinner or thicker(later model) ubolts. The torque specs are quite different between the two.

Those bolts are supposed to be tight?

12-29-2008, 05:47 PM	#1
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Help!?!? ART Strong Arms I have had the control arms on for quiet some time now but I haven't torqued the control arm shafts yet. I have looked on here several times trying to find the answer to my questions but I am out of luck. So here's my questions..... Is there a specific torque spec? Is there a specific order I need to tighten them in? Do I need weight on them, or no weight at all? Does it need to be at ride height? Thanks in advance, Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

12-29-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms Why not call ART and ask them directly?

12-29-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms I installed mine w/weight on the suspension & tightened them to the OE recommended specs in my Chiltons manual. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-29-2008, 06:32 PM	#4
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms Shane, I feel like a dipstick now. The simplest solution, call ART, and I didn't even think of that. Heck, I was on the phone with Tony two weeks ago and it never even crossed my mind to ask him about that... If you have a "Bonehead Of The Month" award can I nominate myself? I just got of the chat with a fellow from ART and he said to tighten them at ride heigt, both front and rear nuts equally until I get the oem troque specs for a 73-87 LCA... Thanks, Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis. Last edited by AJohn6; 12-29-2008 at 06:50 PM. Reason: Update

12-29-2008, 07:33 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms thats ok we all have our blond moments __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms Yo Adam, If that's the worse that ever happens then I have ya beat when it comes to bone head moves!

12-29-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms if you are talking about the lower control arm u bolts, just make sure you know if you have the thinner or thicker(later model) ubolts. The torque specs are quite different between the two.

12-29-2008, 10:57 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms Can someone post these torque values when they find out? I'm interested in what they are. Thanks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-30-2008, 06:22 PM	#10
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms I looked in a Haynes service manual today and it recommended 70 ftlbs of torque for the control arm shaft. I can't remember what it said for the u-bolt but 45 ftlbs sound right, but I am not certain. __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

12-30-2008, 06:32 PM	#11
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms off the top of my head I cant remember either.... I will check out my manual when I get home too if you guys still need it.

12-31-2008, 01:00 AM	#13
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms Wow, jlaird thanks. Your build is the first one I looked at on this site. Thanks for the inspiration I needed to bag my truck, and the help with the torque specs. Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

12-31-2008, 09:16 PM	#14
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Help!?!? ART Strong Arms glad I could help!



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