Torque Front lower control arm

[Lunentucker]

What size wrenches are needed for the LCA bolts? I’m adding skid plates but none of my sockets fit.

21 and 24

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[WILDHOBO]

I had my front axle on jack stands and crawled under. I positioned my torque wrench In a way that I could push with my leg and bingo!! Turns out my legs are much more powerful than my arms!! Lol ?

The problem with this method, while great for leverage, is that you’re not supposed to tighten them unless the vehicle is resting on the ground with the weight of the vehicle on the springs.

 

[WILDHOBO]

What size wrenches are needed for the LCA bolts? I’m adding skid plates but none of my sockets fit.

24 and 21. 24 for the front lowers at the axle. 21 and 24 for the frame side.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I’m going to be working on the rear. I found a 24 socket but now it won’t go on with a socket wrench. The gas tank is in the way. ?

Been there. I bought a 24mm box wrench for that specific project. I used the box wrench on the outside and the impact on the inside to remove the bolts.

 

[Lunentucker]

I’m going to be working on the rear. I found a 24 socket but now it won’t go on with a socket wrench. The gas tank is in the way. ?

Dude, you asked "what size wrenches"! ?

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Show of hands here…
How many of you loosen the nuts and bolts first before tightening them to spec?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

The problem with this method, while great for leverage, is that you’re not supposed to tighten them unless the vehicle is resting on the ground with the weight of the vehicle on the springs.

Front axle was on stands so the weight of the vehicle was on the springs - just on stands and not tires. Still works.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Show of hands here…
How many of you loosen the nuts and bolts first before tightening them to spec?

Not sure what you mean......... you don't need to torque them if they are already torqued.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Front axle was on stands so the weight of the vehicle was on the springs - just on stands and not tires. Still works.

I get that, but the springs would have been more compressed than when sitting level with the rear axle.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Not sure what you mean......... you don't need to torque them if they are already torqued.

For checking torque,…maybe some loosen up a bit over time so before grabbing a torque bar and checking, do you loosen a bit before tightening to spec?

 

[WILDHOBO]

For checking torque,…maybe some loosen up a bit over time so before grabbing a torque bar and checking, do you loosen a bit before tightening to spec?

I don’t. I just recheck. Should I?

 

[Maximus Gladius]

I don’t. I just recheck. Should I?

I’m leaning toward yes. It just “breaks” the hold they had and would give a proper torque. (I’m thinking anyway) Was talking with some mechanic out in the parking lot one day and he mentioned this to me. Had not thought of it before but it made sense.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I’m leaning toward yes. It just “breaks” the hold they had and would give a proper torque. (I’m thinking anyway) Was talking with some mechanic out in the parking lot one day and he mentioned this to me. Had not thought of it before but it made sense.

I dig it. Good thought. No reason not to, depending on what the fastener is of course.

 

[fourfa]

I get that, but the springs would have been more compressed than when sitting level with the rear axle.

You can put both front and rear axles on stands, level

 

[Lunentucker]

Show of hands here…
How many of you loosen the nuts and bolts first before tightening them to spec?

If I'm checking for proper torque I'll loosen it a bit first. That way I know it's not too tight.

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