Lower control arm nut

[6768chevylover]

Does any one know the torque spec for a Lower Control Arm nuts on each side of the shaft? I had bought new lower arms and I have no clue what to torque them at. thanks-mike

[lolife99]

I did a search and came up with this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=a-arm+torque

I know for 67-68 in the service manual, the shaft bushing bolts are for the upper new is 160ft.lb, replacement 95ft. Lb. And lower is new 280ft. Lb, replacement 135ft. Lb.

But YOU actually answered this thread.^^^ (5-6-2009)
Is this info not correct?

[6768chevylover]

Im questioning it cause my front suspension has no flex. i can jump on the front end and no bounce and even when I jack the front up on the lower a arm it wont flex up and down. I think its the torque spec.

[raycow]

Originally Posted by 6768chevylover

Im questioning it cause my front suspension has no flex. i can jump on the front end and no bounce and even when I jack the front up on the lower a arm it wont flex up and down. I think its the torque spec.

Is it possible that you don't have the control arm centered on the shaft, and consequently ran out of threads at one end?

Ray