What are the next steps to finish my suspension rebuild?

[6290988]

I'll finish with the front suspension rebuild/disc brake swap tomorrow.

What order do I need to do to finish it up?

-Hit all the fittings with grease
-Snug all the nuts
-Drop the car to the ground
-Torque the nuts
-Put the lock pins in

Does this sound right?

 

[HT413]

Really not critical (other than obviously pinning the crown nuts after ya torque them ). Also, not necessary to drop it to the ground before torquing the crown nuts.

 

[69L48Z27]

Don't over think it!

Greasing everything is usually last for me. Dropping the car on the ground is if you have suspensions bushings that will not pivot after load of the car is on them.

 

[6290988]

Okay, so torque everything in the air? I thought you needed weight on the suspension.

 

[69L48Z27]

IMO the upper control arms are the only thing I would consider. Also, you'll be getting an alignment right after this. When the tech sets camber/caster they will loosen the upper bolts while suspension is loaded.

The lowers can easily be tightened too while it on the ground. I've done this both ways in the past on all types of cars and suspension types and I really never had an issue with tearing bushings or ride height problems due to a bound up bushing.

 

[6290988]

IMO the upper control arms are the only thing I would consider. Also, you'll be getting an alignment right after this. When the tech sets camber/caster they will loosen the upper bolts while suspension is loaded.

The lowers can easily be tightened too while it on the ground. I've done this both ways in the past on all types of cars and suspension types and I really never had an issue with tearing bushings or ride height problems due to a bound up bushing.

That makes sense on the control arms. Being that my tie rod sleeve tie rods ball joints and Control are all brand-new I wasn't sure how much all that mattered. I'm going to have to do a lot of measuring when I align it anyway.

 

[6290988]

I appreciate all the help guys. I got it all together dropped on the ground and only had to make a few adjustments. It seems to be spot on. There's a shop down the road with an old-school alignment rack. I'm going to bring it to him this week to make sure I got it where it needs to be.