When to torque mid year suspension?

[Neil L.]

I am in the process of completing my rolling chassis on a 64 convertible. The engine and drivetrain are installed. When I installed the front and rear suspension, I did not torque any of the bolts or nuts.
With the weight of the chassis on the tires, do I have enough weight to torque everything, or do I need the additional weight of the body?

[John H.]

Re: When to torque mid year suspension?

I am in the process of completing my rolling chassis on a 64 convertible. The engine and drivetrain are installed. When I installed the front and rear suspension, I did not torque any of the bolts or nuts.
With the weight of the chassis on the tires, do I have enough weight to torque everything, or do I need the additional weight of the body?

Neil -

You don't want to torque any of the bushing bolts until the car is fully assembled, on wheels, with the suspension at normal ride height, as noted in UPC 3 and UPC 4 in the Assembly Manual.

[Dick W.]

Re: When to torque mid year suspension?

Wait until the chassis is fully loaded with a trimmed body. Would not hurt to wait a few days after you get the body on and all the trim in. Let it settle as much as possilbe

[Tom L.]

Re: When to torque mid year suspension?

I'm performing the same task in the comming weeks. How does one tighten everything with the car on the ground? I'm not a "little" guy.

[Dick W.]

Re: When to torque mid year suspension?

I'm performing the same task in the comming weeks. How does one tighten everything with the car on the ground? I'm not a "little" guy.

Find you a little guy..... I have the same problem, not a small creature

[Tom L.]

Re: When to torque mid year suspension?

Darn it!!! Back to the Gym!!