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Rebuilding front suspension need help!!!! TORQUES!!!

Started by 69charger440, February 23, 2010, 11:59:42 AM

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69charger440

Well got everything put together, but I cant find the torque values for anything?? Help would be great!! Trying to get this car done for a Trip to Mopars at the Strip!!!

Upper control arms torques:
Upper ball joints:
Lower control arm mounting spindle:
Lower control arm STRUT mounting nut:
Strut bolt (below radiator frame):
Lower Ball Joint:
Tie rod ends:
Pitman arm (comes off steering box):
Idler arm:
Idler arm Mounting bolt:

I am getting very unhappy trying to find these torque values. I am sure they would help others also. Please help!  :brickwall:
1969 Charger 540 Blown Hemi 1000HP, 69 Road Runner 500 Stroker 665 HP

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Ball Joint to Control Arm (Upper) 125
Ball Joint Stud Nut (Upper) 100 (Lower) 100
Rebound Bumper (All) 200 in/lbs.
Adjusting Bolt (Upper Control Arm) 65
Pivot Shaft (Lower Arm) 145
Steering Knuckle Bolts (Upper) 55 (Lower) 160
Strut to Lower Control Arm 105
Strut to Frame 52
Sway Bar Link Nut 100 in/lbs.
Sway Bar to Frame 200 in/lbs.
Sway Bar Plate to Cross Member 30
Idler Arm 65
Tie Rod End 40
Tie Rod Sleeve Clamps 132 in/lbs.
Shock (Upper) 25 (Lower) 50
All in Ft/Lbs. unless noted
For Body Styles V, L, B & J
1974 Manual

69charger440

1969 Charger 540 Blown Hemi 1000HP, 69 Road Runner 500 Stroker 665 HP