[Shah2k]

Hello! I am in the process of replacing/replaced the front suspension of my 1963 Catalina Safari. I can't seem to find any torque specs for the following;

upper and lower ball joints, upper and lower ball joint to the spindle, upper control arm shaft nuts, upper control arm cross shaft bolts, lower control arm bolts, shock mounting, outer tie rod to steering arm, inner tie rod to centerlink, centerlink to pitman arm, idler arm to centerlink, sway bar end links, etc.

I know it's a tall order but I would really appreciate some help. Like I said I couldn't find them on this forum but if already posted please redirect me. Appreciate it!

[johnta1]

Here's a pic of specs from service manual.
(Not sure if it has all the specs you want)

[Shah2k]

Originally Posted by johnta1

Here's a pic of specs from service manual.
(Not sure if it has all the specs you want)

bless you. really appreciate it!


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[Shah2k]

Originally Posted by johnta1

Here's a pic of specs from service manual.
(Not sure if it has all the specs you want)

maybe a dumb question… but when it says the torque spec is 60-95lb-ft what do i torque it to?


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[mgarblik]

I didn't see any specs. that wide in the posted specs. But generally, I torque to the high end of the specs on used cars, (old hobby cars). Reason being the fasteners tend to have some rust and dings on the threads from 60-70 years of use. So a greater amount of the clamp load, (holding force) is used up by friction when you torque the fasteners.