Front shock bolt torque

• Apr 29, 2020

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Im sure it’s here somewhere, but I’m looking for top and bottom bolt torque values?
I don’t seem to have luck with”search”.......lol
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Engines and transmissions, book specs are best. For other general fasteners a torque chart is very handy. This chart is listed in Ft/Lbs. Most automotive fasteners are either grade 5 or grade 8.

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I have grade 8 bolts for the bottom , and the top bolts seem to be grade 5 ......but there is a recommended torque for the application and I can’t even find it on the Monroe site .

 

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This is when a chart is needed. What size are the lower bolts, 1/2"? 110 ft/lbs. Every old GM repair manual had a torque chart in the back.

 

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1/2" x 3 1/2 on top and bottom.
Torque until your lock washers are flat, plus a smidge more.

 

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Almcphee said:

Im sure it’s here somewhere, but I’m looking for top and bottom bolt torque values?
I don’t seem to have luck with”search”.......lol
Hope everyone is awesome !!!

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Front Suspension Bolt Torque - Nm (FT. LBS.)

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run them bitches down and give em a couple, possibly 3-4 ugga duggas with your freedom air pistol and call it good. or reference the above chart for proper specs.

 

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Impact tight. Use locknuts for the just in case.

 

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Per request, cleaned up front suspension specs:

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And rear specs:

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And after torquing to spec, you may very well be the first person to ever use a torque wrench on a shock fastener.