upper control arms

gt1 · 09-24-2006, 09:05 AM

anybody know the torque settings for upper control arms , axle side ? and frame side? for my 99 gt, i'am using frpp upper arms. thanx

bassman97 · 09-25-2006, 11:52 AM

Hate to inform you but the FRPP RUCA are just the stock 99-04 pieces.

gt1 · 09-25-2006, 06:19 PM

yes thanks, what is the torque setting? and actually they are not, part number m-5500-a come with bushing twice as stiff then production bushings and arms are a little bit longer

bassman97 · 09-25-2006, 07:02 PM

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=544
Bushings used are the same as the production SN95 units.
Anyway, I believe you torque them down to 111 ft*lbs but this has to be done while the suspension is loaded.

*03gtmustang* · 09-25-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassman97

Anyway, I believe you torque them down to 111 ft*lbs but this has to be done while the suspension is loaded.

That would work fine.

gt1 · 09-26-2006, 02:19 PM

ok thanx,

r3dn3ck · 09-27-2006, 12:43 PM

some sources say the bushing is higher durometer than stock on the FRPP uppers but it's rubber still so I wouldn't put much stock in it being too helpful. The UCA's need to be set on flexible bushings or you'll bind up hella bad anyway.

I always cinch mine down to 70lbs all the way around but, I'm all the time under my car tinkering so it's nicer to not have to move the world to pull a bolt...just personal preferance.

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09-25-2006, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,689	Hate to inform you but the FRPP RUCA are just the stock 99-04 pieces.

09-25-2006, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
gt1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	yes thanks, what is the torque setting? and actually they are not, part number m-5500-a come with bushing twice as stiff then production bushings and arms are a little bit longer

09-25-2006, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,689	http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=544 Bushings used are the same as the production SN95 units. Anyway, I believe you torque them down to 111 ft*lbs but this has to be done while the suspension is loaded.

09-26-2006, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
gt1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3	ok thanx,

09-27-2006, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,182	some sources say the bushing is higher durometer than stock on the FRPP uppers but it's rubber still so I wouldn't put much stock in it being too helpful. The UCA's need to be set on flexible bushings or you'll bind up hella bad anyway. I always cinch mine down to 70lbs all the way around but, I'm all the time under my car tinkering so it's nicer to not have to move the world to pull a bolt...just personal preferance.