Car on ground to torque susspension bolts?

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by philip, Oct 16, 2004.

  1. philip

    philip Well-Known Member

    I've done a frame-off restoration on a 70 GS BB. With the car on jack stands (resting on the frame rails) the suspension is "relaxed" and in the full extension position. Is this the time to torque the control arm bolts, or should the suspension be "loaded" and then torque the bolts?

    Thanks,

    Philip
     
    philip, Oct 16, 2004
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  2. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    you should tighten then on the ground after it is at full weight. the bushings will twist as it settles and possibly tearing themout.
     
    RACEBUICKS, Oct 17, 2004
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  3. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Mikes right!! I still have not tighten mine up (5years) AL.
     

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  4. philip

    philip Well-Known Member

    Thank you

    Thanks everyone....I also just came across the notes in the Buick assembly manual that confirms your advice to load the suspension and then torque the bolts.

    Thank you
     
    philip, Oct 17, 2004
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  5. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Its not too bad Philip. After the car is fully assembled, put the car on ramps, bounce it a couple times, put some jack stands under the frame for safety and torque the nuts. I also tightened up the upper arms with it loaded although the manual won't tell you that. Had to use a crows foot on one of the nuts!

    - Bill
     
    12lives, Oct 19, 2004
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