Suspension Torque Specs Anyone?
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Suspension Torque Specs Anyone?
I am in the middle of converting my 68 Ranger to disk brakes. I am changing everything out with a 77 F150. Does anyone have a list of the torque specs for all the suspension bolts?
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re: Suspension Torque Specs Anyone?
Most front suspension components don't have specified torque settings...you just crank 'em down until they're 'gutentite'. 
However, here are the values specified in the Factory Service Manual (all settings are in ft-lbs):
- front shock absorber: 15-25 upper end; 40-60 lower end
- front spring seat & pivot bracket to frame: 50-70
- radius arm to bracket - 80-120
- front axle to pivot bracket: 120-150
- radius arm bracket to #2 crossmember: 30-40
- spring retainer to upper spring seat: 18-25

However, here are the values specified in the Factory Service Manual (all settings are in ft-lbs):
- front shock absorber: 15-25 upper end; 40-60 lower end
- front spring seat & pivot bracket to frame: 50-70
- radius arm to bracket - 80-120
- front axle to pivot bracket: 120-150
- radius arm bracket to #2 crossmember: 30-40
- spring retainer to upper spring seat: 18-25
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-O-----O- Keith
'67 F-100 2WD SWB ~ '69 F-100 4WD SWB w/7" chop ~ 1975 F-250 Ranger XLT Supercab Camper Special



My '67 restoration video
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-O-----O- Keith
'67 F-100 2WD SWB ~ '69 F-100 4WD SWB w/7" chop ~ 1975 F-250 Ranger XLT Supercab Camper Special



My '67 restoration video
-> Posting and you! <-a MUST watch for all!!