Front suspension torque specs

[MetalBeardSolid]

Hey folks, just replaced all the suspension components on my 2013 Tahoe LT but I’m having a hard time finding the torque specs for all the components. I replaced U/L control arms, Struts, outer tie rod end, put in a 2in lowering spindle. Anyone have a link to the info? TIA

 

[swathdiver]

View attachment 280506 Hey folks, just replaced all the suspension components on my 2013 Tahoe LT but I’m having a hard time finding the torque specs for all the components. I replaced U/L control arms, Struts, outer tie rod end, put in a 2in lowering spindle. Anyone have a link to the info? TIA

We just did all this too.

The strut bolts, top and bottom are 37 ft lbs.
The sway bar end links are 17 ft lbs.
The upper control arm nuts get torqued to 140 ft lbs.
The upper control arm ball joint nut gets torqued to 37 ft lbs.
The lower control arm nuts get torqued to 129 ft lbs.
The lower control arm ball joint nut gets torqued to 92 ft lbs.
The tie rod jam nut gets torqued to 55 ft lbs.
The tie rod ball joint nut gets torqued to 44 ft lbs.
The hub bolts that go into the knuckle get torqued to 133 ft lbs.
The brake caliper bracket bolts get torqued to 148 ft lbs.
The brake caliper guide pin bolts get torqued to 74 ft lbs.

If yours is 4x4:

The spindle nut gets torqued to 177 ft lbs.
The axle shaft flange bolts get torqued to 58 ft lbs.

Are those Mevotech? We used all GM OE (not ACDelco Professional) on ours.

We're supposed to tighten the upper control arm bolts with the truck sitting on its wheels. I could not do this for the rear ones, not the front. Still have to pull the wheel and do it.

 

[MetalBeardSolid]

We just did all this too.

The strut bolts, top and bottom are 37 ft lbs.
The sway bar end links are 17 ft lbs.
The upper control arm nuts get torqued to 140 ft lbs.
The upper control arm ball joint nut gets torqued to 37 ft lbs.
The lower control arm nuts get torqued to 129 ft lbs.
The lower control arm ball joint nut gets torqued to 92 ft lbs.
The tie rod jam nut gets torqued to 55 ft lbs.
The tie rod ball joint nut gets torqued to 44 ft lbs.
The hub bolts that go into the knuckle get torqued to 133 ft lbs.
The brake caliper bracket bolts get torqued to 148 ft lbs.
The brake caliper guide pin bolts get torqued to 74 ft lbs.

If yours is 4x4:

The spindle nut gets torqued to 177 ft lbs.
The axle shaft flange bolts get torqued to 58 ft lbs.

Are those Mevotech? We used all GM OE (not ACDelco Professional) on ours.

We're suppose to tighten the upper control arm bolts with the truck sitting on its wheels. I could on do this for the rear ones, not the front. Still have to pull the wheel and do it.

Yes it’s all Mevotech TTX, the strut is OEM ACDELCO. I really appreciate the info, I couldn’t find a consistent answer online.

 

[swathdiver]

Yes it’s all Mevotech TTX, the strut is OEM ACDELCO. I really appreciate the info, I couldn’t find a consistent answer online.

You're welcome Nate. Let me know how long those struts last, I was warned away from them and so spent about $600 to completely build them from scratch.

 

[MetalBeardSolid]

Well I was going to go Bilstein but couldn’t quite find a direct replacement without having to assemble them. All the part numbers I found looked different then the stock style strut and didn’t want to risk getting the wrong thing.

 

[MetalBeardSolid]

We just did all this too.

The strut bolts, top and bottom are 37 ft lbs.
The sway bar end links are 17 ft lbs.
The upper control arm nuts get torqued to 140 ft lbs.
The upper control arm ball joint nut gets torqued to 37 ft lbs.
The lower control arm nuts get torqued to 129 ft lbs.
The lower control arm ball joint nut gets torqued to 92 ft lbs.
The tie rod jam nut gets torqued to 55 ft lbs.
The tie rod ball joint nut gets torqued to 44 ft lbs.
The hub bolts that go into the knuckle get torqued to 133 ft lbs.
The brake caliper bracket bolts get torqued to 148 ft lbs.
The brake caliper guide pin bolts get torqued to 74 ft lbs.

If yours is 4x4:

The spindle nut gets torqued to 177 ft lbs.
The axle shaft flange bolts get torqued to 58 ft lbs.

Are those Mevotech? We used all GM OE (not ACDelco Professional) on ours.

We're supposed to tighten the upper control arm bolts with the truck sitting on its wheels. I could not do this for the rear ones, not the front. Still have to pull the wheel and do it.

Yeah I usually just use a jack under the lower control arm until it picks the frame up off the jack stand then I torque them. Those torque values seem awfully high to me. That’s a whole lotta ass you gotta put into it to hit 130+ ft-lbs. I just used my longest breaker bar and call it a day lol.

 

[swathdiver]

Yeah I usually just use a jack under the lower control arm until it picks the frame up off the jack stand then I torque them. Those torque values seem awfully high to me. That’s a whole lotta ass you gotta put into it to hit 130+ ft-lbs. I just used my longest breaker bar and call it a day lol.

Make sure you get the spindle nut right on if you have a 4x4. I learned on here that hubs don't last long unless they are torqued properly.

 

[MetalBeardSolid]

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