TAF2003
OBS Enthusiast
I've seen several suggestions regarding the upper control arm bolt orientation.
Does it matter? With a 140ftlb torque spec, ease of access to the nut seems the most important.
The bolt orientations I've run across:
1 - Both bolt heads must be inboard of the control arm bracket (from Chilton service manual)
2 - Bolt heads should be toward the front of the vehicle (in case the nuts come off)
3 - However the alignment technician wants them (whatever orientation that is)
4 - Whatever is in the truck currently
What is in my truck:
Driver side
Front bolt head outboard of the control arm
Rear bolt head outboard of the control arm
Passenger side
Front bolt head inboard of the control arm
Rear bolt head outboard of the control arm
What are you thoughts?
thx
My driver side:
View media item 31914
My passenger side:
View media item 31915
Service manual install note:
View media item 31916
Does it matter? With a 140ftlb torque spec, ease of access to the nut seems the most important.
The bolt orientations I've run across:
1 - Both bolt heads must be inboard of the control arm bracket (from Chilton service manual)
2 - Bolt heads should be toward the front of the vehicle (in case the nuts come off)
3 - However the alignment technician wants them (whatever orientation that is)
4 - Whatever is in the truck currently
What is in my truck:
Driver side
Front bolt head outboard of the control arm
Rear bolt head outboard of the control arm
Passenger side
Front bolt head inboard of the control arm
Rear bolt head outboard of the control arm
What are you thoughts?
thx
My driver side:
View media item 31914
My passenger side:
View media item 31915
Service manual install note:
View media item 31916