Final torque of front LCA bolts

  • #1

    Final torque of front LCA bolts

    Just finished all of my front suspension work, and noted that the FSM calls for final tightening of the transverse link (LCA) bolts with the tires on the ground at curb weight… don't know about most others on here, but I'm an old fat guy and there isn't any way I'm going to get under that car with it on the ground. I assume for this a set of ramps would be acceptable? I don't have any, but had been thinking about making some (since the commercial ramps I've seen are too steeply sloped and the front air dam drags). Guess the only other way would be to take it to the automotive department at Wallyworld and try to persuade them to let me down in the pit for 5 minutes… which ain't happening…

    So seriously, does anyone retorque the bolts after it's on the ground? And if so, what's the preferred method?
    '86 NA - original owner (1986-93) and final owner (2005-present)

    My build thread: http://z31performance.com/showthread…-Got-mine-back

  • #2
    Put it on four rims.
    Cha iro

    enjoy building it yourself.
    if it fails, fuck it.
    at least you gave it a whirl.
  • #3
    Originally posted by wbnethery3

    So seriously, does anyone retorque the bolts after it's on the ground? And if so, what's the preferred method?
    Most suspension arms I tighten with the suspension fully loaded (on the ground); LCAs, Tension Rods, Sway bar end links… 4 Post lifts work great for this, I have stacked boards to lower the car on ect…

    You dont need to use ramps, you just need to lower your car onto something.
    86na - BlueZ
    Shiro #366 - Kouki Monster
    85t - Mr Tickles
  • #4
    Thanks, I'm pretty one-dimensional and hadn't thought of going the route both you guys suggested. Wish I could afford one of the 4 post lifts for my garage…
    '86 NA - original owner (1986-93) and final owner (2005-present)

    My build thread: http://z31performance.com/showthread…-Got-mine-back

  • #5
    You don't need to do this with poly bushings, they aren't glued in place
  • #6
    Originally posted by G-E View Post
    You don't need to do this with poly bushings, they aren't glued in place
    Agreed. If they are sufficiently greased, they will just rotate to where they need to be.


    84 AE/Shiro #683/Shiro #820/84 Turbo
  • #7
    Okay, thanks… that makes it easy… DONE!
    '86 NA - original owner (1986-93) and final owner (2005-present)

    My build thread: http://z31performance.com/showthread…-Got-mine-back