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DT1 · 04-07-2018, 05:24 PM

I did a search but didn't find what I needed. Can anyone tell me what the lower A Arm U-Bolt torque is in my 71 10?
Thanks

**Steeveedee** · 04-07-2018, 07:29 PM

Chilton's says 45 ft-Lbs.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-07-2018, 07:55 PM

Not sure of what year you have. The factory service manuals have most of the torques at the end on the manual. Some are listed in the section being worked on. According to the numbers at the end...
1970 is 40 ft lbs
1972 is 45 ft lbs

Maybe the minor difference was due to the change to disc brakes?

**Steeveedee** · 04-07-2018, 08:34 PM

Since '71 is the first year for disc brakes, I'd still recommend the 45 ft-Lbs.

68 P.O.S. · 04-07-2018, 09:12 PM

Since you're already in there, you should run to the auto parts store and upgrade to the 9/16" u-bolts for a little extra safety.

DT1 · 04-07-2018, 10:22 PM

Thanks everyone.
I torqued to 45.

**Steeveedee** · 04-08-2018, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DT1

Thanks everyone.
I torqued to 45.

Be glad you don't have a 3/4T truck. Getting that wrench on the nuts and pulling that 85 Ft-Lbs with practically only your fingertips isn't all that much fun. I'm glad I did the front end work before my hand surgery. I wouldn't be able to pull that torque, now.

04-07-2018, 05:24 PM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Lower A Arm u bolt torque needed I did a search but didn't find what I needed. Can anyone tell me what the lower A Arm U-Bolt torque is in my 71 10? Thanks

04-07-2018, 07:29 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Lower A Arm u bolt torque needed Chilton's says 45 ft-Lbs. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-07-2018, 07:55 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Lower A Arm u bolt torque needed Not sure of what year you have. The factory service manuals have most of the torques at the end on the manual. Some are listed in the section being worked on. According to the numbers at the end... 1970 is 40 ft lbs 1972 is 45 ft lbs Maybe the minor difference was due to the change to disc brakes?

04-07-2018, 08:34 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Lower A Arm u bolt torque needed Since '71 is the first year for disc brakes, I'd still recommend the 45 ft-Lbs. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-07-2018, 09:12 PM	#5
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Lower A Arm u bolt torque needed Since you're already in there, you should run to the auto parts store and upgrade to the 9/16" u-bolts for a little extra safety. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

04-07-2018, 10:22 PM	#6
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: Lower A Arm u bolt torque needed Thanks everyone. I torqued to 45.



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