Jeff Dodson
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Loc: Clute, Tx. U S A
Reg: 09-30-04
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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
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Shepherd
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Loc: Lake George, NY
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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.
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Jeff Dodson
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Loc: Clute, Tx. U S A
Reg: 09-30-04
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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.
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bobb
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Loc: paradise
Reg: 09-05-03
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01-26-25 10:22 AM - Post#2877416
In response to Jeff Dodson
spring hitting something? or shifting in the seat?
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Jeff Dodson
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Loc: Clute, Tx. U S A
Reg: 09-30-04
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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...
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elcamino
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Loc: Lake Superior-Michigan US...
Reg: 03-30-00
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02-15-25 10:57 AM - Post#2877889
In response to Jeff Dodson
Bad shock mount?? Had a truck once with a noise and 2 shops failed to locate the issue. The 3rd shop found the problem. The lower front shock mount hole (in shock) was larger than the bolt holding the shock to the frame mount, just enough to make noise. Was a like 1/2-in bolt thru a 5/8-in hole in shock mount. Replaced shocks and noise was gone.
Mike
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