Torque specs front suspension

Hey I'm putting back my front suspension today and having a hard time finding a few torque specs

Lower shock bolt
Upper shock top mount bolts ( X3)
Ball joint castle nut

Can anyone help me out?

 

Torque the lower shock bolts, LCA bolts, and anything else with rubber bushings once the truck is off jacks and sitting under it's own weight.

From the 2004 FSM:

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/torque-specs.53443/

Specs might be slightly different for your 05. Did you do a search yet?

 

If you have the FSM, they’re typically shown in both lb-ft and N-m in the exploded diagrams.

 

Yea I searched around but couldn't seem to find it , typical lol. Anyways all good, thank you!

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/torque-specs.53443/#post-3353761

 

Thanks, much appreciated

 

Man the power steering bolts are so high torque, I did not expect that

 

Time to get that new torque wrench to go with the new Lisle Oetiker clamp tool

$145 TEKTON 1/2" Drive 72-Tooth Split Beam Torque Wrench (40-250 ft.-lb.) TRQ62203

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4BFXNJ9/

 

How much do we torque down the center nut? Instructions mention something about finger tighten first then 5-6 turns for proper pre-load, but I'm not sure if this is what they are referring to

 

Should be about 18ft-lbs. I used a crows foot socket on my torque wrench in order to use a wrench to hold the piston still.

 

Yup 18.

 

I couldn't live without the click type. 4/5 times it's at some weird angle where I wouldn't be able to read it anyway.

 

I usually just keep going until it runs out of threads.

 

Kk fair enough, doesn't sound like it's a super crucial one, as long as it's tightened enough. I've got about 6 threads showing on top of the nut, should be good

 

This one clicks?

 

I don’t think it did when I read the details. I figured it was one of those torque wrenches that use deflection for torque measurement.

If it is, they last a lifetime but they don’t click.

 

No, I'm saying, it does. Why wouldn't it?

 

I guess they do. I always thought they were quiet.

 

FYI since you guys were discussing it. HD has Husky torque wrenches on sale too. There was also a 3 pack you could buy. 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drive.

 

I have the 1/2" Husky and I like it a lot.

 

I prefer my split beam, personally. But the Husky stuff is probably a good start for any DIY/home mech.

 

Well I would hope so. Yours cost $100 more.

 

And yet $600-800 cheaper than the Snap-On equivalent, I’m sure. So definitely not “pro level” parts pricing we’re talking about. But pro-level function/quality.

I think this is one of those places where you want to spend a little extra $$. Not on the smaller wrenches/fasteners that require less torque, it’s the important fasteners that tend to require more torque (100lbft+)

The wrenches Big Orange is selling are fine, as long as you remember to set them back to zero after every use. I have a couple in smaller sizes, it’s not like I don’t use that style of wrench. I think the split beam style I linked does up to 250lbft, do any from HD hit those numbers? That may be the separating factor. But with split beam you don’t need to bother with zeroing out while in storage.

EDIT: I see the sign now, and the 1/2” drive model does go to 250, impressive. So major difference is just the design - the design of the Husky should require returning to zero (or <10lbft) after use to keep it in proper calibration. My original comment still stands: “I prefer my split beam, personally. But the Husky stuff is probably a good start for any DIY/home mech.” Depending on Husky’s warranty, and whether they offer free or discounted recalibration would really push it over the edge on any Tekton offerings you may find on the jungle website.

 

Thank you! I been looking for the torque specs for the LCA bolts.
Me and Casey thought they were 125 ft lbs for some reason.
I've got the KPO cam eliminators now and they said to go with factory torque specs.