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    I bought some energy suspension polyurethane ones for the front and back. I never really thought about how tight they should be. I've talked with a few ppl who say crank them as far as they can go, and a few others who say there is a torque spec, but they don't know what it would be. They do have a Nylock nut on them which makes me think they shouldn't be cranked all the way down. Also, should they be tightened with the car on the ground at ride height with all the weight on the suspension, or is it okay to jack up the car and tighten them with the lower a-arm extended. Help?

    [ May 22, 2003: Message edited by: PiLOTLiTE ]</p>

  • #2
    My Chilton's says 16 lbs ft and with the car raised (and safely supported).
    2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCs

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    • #3
      I have always been under the impression that all suspension components should be a little more than finger tight until you put the car on level ground then you tighten to torque specs.. this should prevent bind..
      -Brad
      98 Firebird - gone from mod mode to keep it running and useable mode.
      2000 V-Star Custom 1100
      If all else fails use a bigger hammer!
      :rock:

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      • #4
        I tighten mine to 16 ft/lbs with the suspension loaded. The poly pieces should be bulging a little bit.

        Chris
        <b>2002 BSM TransAm WS.6 M6</b><br /><b>350rwhp, 365rwtq</b><br /><b>Stock:</b>13.455 @ 105.39 2.129 60\'<br /><b>Mod:</b>12.449 @ 113 1.832 60\'<br /><br /><b>2004 QSM GTO M6</b><br /><b>303rwhp, 329rwtq</b><br />Stock: 13.74 @ 102.14 2.1 60\'<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/silvertaws6</a> <br /><br /><b>1984 Firebird S/E M5</b><br />2.8L

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        • #5
          How tight? Snug... but not quite a$$.
          2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
          Details: www.1lev6.com

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