stupid question #1

[qship96]

did the search,still have a question or 2! joe is sending new upper links and tension rod bushings-how can you torque the links with weight of car on suspension with tires on,not enough room for the torque wrench? also,many conflicting opinions on where to locate arrow mark on the bushing-towards or away from the rod end-FSM appears to be wrong according to some on this board?and finally,according to FSM,the nuts are one time use only,anybody feel differently?techs say they always reuse the originals!

[maxnix]

Upper links are torqued on car with wheels off (100 ft. lbs.?).

Tension rods are torqued with car resting on its suspension.

On all other parts, arrow seems to point to the front of the car, so I installed that way.

[qship96]

Brian,thanks for the input! while i have your ear,do you remove and replace tension rods with weight of car not on suspension,then just final torque them with car on ground?