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Front end torque specs.

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jelawsonjr
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Front end torque specs.

I'm finally getting around to finishing a front end rebuild on my 63. I'm converting all the stock rubber pieces to PST polygraphite. Does anyone know the proper torque specs for the upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends?
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fair67cp
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I think I remember the ball joints being around 80 ft-lbs. I remember asking on Woody's site.
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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:38 am 
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Bkin
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The shop manual says:

Lower Ball Joint Assembly to Spindle Slotted Nut---60-80 Ft-Lbs

Upper Ball Joint Assembly to Spindle Slotted Nut---60-80 Ft-Lbs

Steering (Pitman) Arm to Idler Arm Rod Nut---35-40 Ft-Lbs

Spindle Connecting Rod to Steering Idler Arm Rod Nut---35-40 Ft-Lbs

Steering Idler Arm Mounting Bracket to Underbody Nut---20-25 Ft-Lbs

Steering Idler Arm Bushing Nuts---60-70 Ft-Lbs

I hope this helps...
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