front shock nut tightening

[70Tom]

This may have been asked, but i'm busy at the moment so can't do a search.

How tight should the front shock upper nut be tightened? It didn't seem like it should be really torqued down, but that is probably wrong.

Car: 70 Sport Fury.

Thanks.

 

[67Monaco]

Tight's tight. Too tight's broke.

 

[70Tom]

Tight's tight. Too tight's broke.

So basically torque it down til it won't spin anymore without too much effort?

 

[67Monaco]

I usually torque until the bushings are well compressed and there's a good amount of effort to tighten further. You'll know it when you see it.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

When the bushings push out a bit from under the washer.

 

[BigblueC]

I tighten until the bushing runs flush with the washer. So tighten until flush or a little more like 70bigblock said.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

tighten until the bushing runs flush with the washer

That's good also. I just try to not squish the crap out of them so they will not split in a couple of months.

 

[70Tom]

Thanks guys.

 

[CBODY67]

Also, make sure the bushing flange indexes with the hole it fits into, upper and lower. The amount of "sqush out" can depend upon if the bushing is taller or shorter. Key thing is to not sqush it too much! A flat ratchet and the shock stud holding tool work well for this operation.

CBODY67