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I just picked up a set of Bilstein struts and shocks for my ride (05 GT).


Does anyone know the torque specs for the front and rear??

Thanks....
 

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Courtesy of BigCat, copied and pasted from his Vogtland lowering spring install how-to thread:

"NOTE: All suspension components should be loaded, and at ride height during the torque procedure. Factory torque specs (lb-ft, unless otherwise noted):



FRONT:

Brake caliper bracket bolts 98

Dust shield bolts 15

Wheel spindle pinch nut 76

Lower control arm forward bolt 129

Lower control arm rearward nuts 129

Heat shield bolts 89 lb-in

Brake line bracket bolt 15

Strut upper nut 46

Strut-to-spindle bolts 148

Strut-to-body nuts 26

Wheel hub retainer nut 221

Stabilizer bar bracket nuts 52

Stabilizer bar link nuts 85


Anti-lock brake sensor bolt 53 lb-in

Outer tie-rod end nuts 59

Steering gear mounting bolts 85



REAR:

Rear shock absorber upper nut 30


Rear shock absorber lower bolt 85

Lower arm-to-body bolt 129

Brake caliper anchor plate bolts 76

Lower arm-to-axle bolt 129

Panhard rod-to-body mount bolt 129

Panhard rod-to-axle bolt 129

Lateral stiffener bar-to-body mount nut 85

Lateral stiffener bar-to-body bolts 46

Stabilizer bar bracket nuts 52

Stabilizer bar link bolts 85

Parking brake cable bracket-to-lower arm 20

Upper control arm front bolt 129

Upper control arm rear bolts 85

Upper control arm bushing nut 129

Fuel tank strap bolt 38

Brake hose bracket bolt 15"

Very informative thread, I would suggest you check it out before you start!
 
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Hell Yeah, Thanks!!!
 

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hey, people do read my write ups!
 

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Congrats on the Bilsteins - you will like them!
 

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bigcat said:
hey, people do read my write ups!
Click to expand...

Yes, I do, and thanks for putting them out there!! I recently installed LCAs and relocation brackets, and felt a lot better about undertaking the project because I had read your write up first.

It's always nice to know for sure what you're getting yourself into, especially when you're wrenching on the car you depend on to get to work the next day!
 
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