Torque setting for Shock absorber Mounting Bolts

[Dave FOrd]

After a spot of zealous chassis cleaning I removed one of the front shock absorbers to treat the bottom mounting. I have replaced the nyloc nuts but does anyone know the torque setting for the top and bottom shock absorber mounting bolts, if different? Is there a list of the torque values for common components anywhere? I now need some sun glasses the whiteness is so bright!! Thanks guys

[GreenV8S]

Assuming you've got bushes (rather than spherical bearings) take up the slack, put the weight back onto the wheels and then just nip the bolt up. The bush needs to be able to move relative to the chassis as the suspension moves, and if you tighten it up far enough to prevent this then the bush has to shear instead - in which case the bush won't last long.

[bugsy]

GreenV8S said:

Assuming you've got bushes (rather than spherical bearings) take up the slack, put the weight back onto the wheels and then just nip the bolt up. The bush needs to be able to move relative to the chassis as the suspension moves, and if you tighten it up far enough to prevent this then the bush has to shear instead - in which case the bush won't last long.

And they squeak like FK, which is enough reason not to tighten them up on full droop.

[victormeldrew]

Provided all the slack has been taken up, there is no point tightening any further, and as pointed out, everyy reason not to. There is no torque trying to undo the nut again.

[chassis 33]

While we're on the subject, has anyone a list of bolts needed to put fresh in all the suspension? Indeed does anyone sell kits?

BUGSY...Sort it out lad, it saves me getting the vernier out!


Regards
Iain

[bugsy]

chassis 33 said:

While we're on the subject, has anyone a list of bolts needed to put fresh in all the suspension? Indeed does anyone sell kits? BUGSY...Sort it out lad, it saves me getting the vernier out! Regards Iain

Blimey the last time I used a Vernier or micrometer was about 1970 when I finished my toolmaking training, would you trust me to read one correctly? I don't think so.

I'll get the sizes off Mr Batty, he changes them as a matter of course.

Talking about testing, I'm forgetting you will be putting the Bushes through some severe testing as well. (if you can keep the car away from barriers, walls etc.

>> Edited by bugsy on Monday 28th November 11:57

[chassis 33]

The chances are I'll be running slicks next year (not my choice TBH nut thats for another forum/thread), so if those Powerflex bushes can be ****ed, I'll be man to tell you!

Regards
Iain

[Dave FOrd]

Thanks guys, as usually a swift response, cheers.

[GreenV8S]

Mine are all half inch UNC and the grip length is a round number of inches - 2" I think. Add an inch of thread plus stiffnut. One exception on mine is the top bolt for the OSR damper, which is 1/4" shorter to clear the bodywork. I guess other cars may have oddball bolts too.