Gain extra benefits by becoming a Supporting Member Click here find out how!

Classic Performance Products Nu-Relics Power Windows
American Auto Wire Hellwig Products IncPerformance Rod & Custom
Danchuk Catalog



Username Post: Lower control arm torque spec        (Topic#376266)
Jeff Dodson 
Member
Posts: 107
Jeff Dodson
Loc: Clute, Tx. U S A
Reg: 09-30-04
01-20-25 07:06 AM - Post#2877245    

Anybody know the torque spec for the lower control arms where they bolt to the frame not the spindle. I have a noise from mine that I feel might be because I didn't get them tight enough. It occurs only when I hit a hole and stretches the suspension. I have replace everything, mainly because I lifted the front with 2 in lift springs.

2004 Chevy Silverado crewcab
1972 Chevy Monte Carlo


 
Shepherd 
Valued Contributor
Posts: 3682

Loc: Lake George, NY
Reg: 11-11-15
01-20-25 07:47 AM - Post#2877249    
    In response to Jeff Dodson

Don't know the spec but don't tighten them ever with the wheels hanging, gotta be at road height.



 
Jeff Dodson 
Member
Posts: 107
Jeff Dodson
Loc: Clute, Tx. U S A
Reg: 09-30-04
01-22-25 06:04 PM - Post#2877319    
    In response to Shepherd

Yes, I knew that. I have a noise that I cannot find, was thinking maybe it was the lower control arms not tight enough. I check them today. They were tight. I greased the Sway bar bushings. The only occurs when the suspension stretches.

2004 Chevy Silverado crewcab
1972 Chevy Monte Carlo


 
bobb 
Super Senior Member
Posts: 6916

Loc: paradise
Reg: 09-05-03
01-26-25 10:22 AM - Post#2877416    
    In response to Jeff Dodson

spring hitting something? or shifting in the seat?

70 L camino, grampa engine, g-force 5 spd, road rage suspension. Pray first before all else fails.


 
Jeff Dodson 
Member
Posts: 107
Jeff Dodson
Loc: Clute, Tx. U S A
Reg: 09-30-04
01-28-25 06:00 PM - Post#2877480    
    In response to bobb

That's what I was thinking, but I can't find evidence of either...

2004 Chevy Silverado crewcab
1972 Chevy Monte Carlo


 
Icon Legend Permissions Topic Options
Report Post

Quote Post

Quick Reply

Print Topic

Email Topic

3915 Views
FusionBB
FusionBB™ Version 2.1
©2003-2006 InteractivePHP, Inc.
Execution time: 0.554 seconds.   Total Queries: 16   Zlib Compression is on.
All times are (GMT -0800) Pacific. Current time is 09:54 AM
Top