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Old 10-17-2019, 04:12 PM   #9
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Re: Need some re assembly help on a 66 please

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Originally Posted by bigmoe View Post
Don't torque the control arm bushings until you've got weight on the wheels.
Will do Moe, if I ever get wheels on

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Originally Posted by cj847 View Post
I think 60-80 ft/lbs is what you want on those bolts. 38 in/lbs is like hand tite
Thanks, I got 80lbs on them finally!

Now I have been reassembling the arms and trying to move on to the spindles, but the lower control arm ball joint boot is a PITA. I tried greasing it up and sliding it on, and it just wasnt working. I end up with it just sitting on top each time
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