[AB8EAB8E]

I decided to start this thread so we can get an idea on some of the things we should know about our buggies since we don't have a Shop Manual to go by yet... Let me know what you think...:big smile:

 

[AB8EAB8E]

Check beadlocks at least every other ride, they will loosen up and even tighten Sometimes...
They should be 71 in/lbs

 

[Henry427]

Deff check all the suspension control arm bolts, if ur doing alot of high speed stuff like i am u dont want them coming loose. i hand one rear come loose not good. i tightened them all to 45ft-lbs . havent had an issue sense

 

[blacktop man]

i installed my front gusset kit ,so it looks like i should torque the a arm bolts to 45 lbs?

 

[Henry427]

i installed my front gusset kit ,so it looks like i should torque the a arm bolts to 45 lbs?

Yes torque them to 45ft lbs that was the torque i felt the best. I heard 50, and even 70 from someone and thats way way to much 45 is perfect ive been running with that torque now for about a month and paint marked them and they havent moved or messed up the shims or rubber bushings.

 

[blacktop man]

thanks Henry

 

[Range]

Hi I tried to tighten the bead locks , I put 71 foot pounds but it seems like its never tighten before , I want
To know if I'm doing it right ?

 

[Stevemen18]

Not 71 ft. pounds 71 inch pounds. There's a big big difference!!!!!!!!! You will strip the threads on ft pounds.

 

[Stevemen18]

I'm talking about bead locks not gusset kits, sorry.

 

[256]

don't forget to let air out first, can't properly check with aired up

 

[jchevy4x4j]

Thanks on the control arm bolts. That's exactly what I needed. Does anyone happen to know the torque specs for the steering rack where you install the gusset?