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Suspension torque settings
Charlie_Zetec - 14/11/12 at 04:32 PM

Quick question, but what torque settings should I be doing the bolts up to that hold the suspension in place? I've had to use a packer washer in the bracket, but just wanted to check.
Ta!

deezee - 14/11/12 at 05:19 PM

What part of the suspension and what size bolt? An M12 bolt is around 65 Foot Pound / 90 Nm, but if you have nylocs you might not want to go too tight if you need movement in your wishbones.

designer - 14/11/12 at 05:52 PM

Refer to a bolt torque chart.

Online one here:

http://www.futek.com/boltcalc.aspx

phelpsa - 14/11/12 at 06:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by deezee
What part of the suspension and what size bolt? An M12 bolt is around 65 Foot Pound / 90 Nm, but if you have nylocs you might not want to go too tight if you need movement in your wishbones.


Movement in your wishbones? If you're saying that the bolts need to be loose to allow the bush to pivot, then that means your crush tubes are too short!

Charlie_Zetec - 14/11/12 at 07:27 PM

Sorry, wrote that post in a rush -meant to be a) the wishbone bolts, and b) those that go through the coilover bushes on the shocks/springs!

rusty nuts - 14/11/12 at 07:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by deezee
What part of the suspension and what size bolt? An M12 bolt is around 65 Foot Pound / 90 Nm, but if you have nylocs you might not want to go too tight if you need movement in your wishbones.



If you haven't got movement in your wishbones you would be better off sorting the problem properly rather than not tightening fittings correctly!!!

Must type quicker

[Edited on 14/11/12 by rusty nuts]