Shock / steering rack torque

[racephotoman]

Hi,
Can't find the torque setting for the two mounting bolts for the steering rack..???

Also, I see anywhere from 45-70 ft-lb posted for the shock mounts....is 60+ a good all around for the shock mounts w/IRS rear.

Thanks!

Walter

[Bob Cowan]

You only need to tighten the shock bolts tight enough so the nut doesn't fall off. They're mounted in double shear. You could almost use a locking pin.

The rack bolts need to be tight enough so the rack doesn't move. Use a standard torque spec for the size and type of fastener you're using.

[CraigS]

Only caveat to what Bob said is that I understand that some of the spacers for the coilovers are aluminum. In that case I'd definately stay way less than the standard for a 1/2 inch bolt which is approx 100 lbs. I'd be down around 50-60 lbs on the coilovers if the spacers are aluminum. On the rack I'd go w/ the 1/2 inch bolt spec as there is a little slop in the holes in the mount and the rack will tend to move sideways as you steer the car.