1969 Dodge Dart Swinger clean up
Steering gear (Pitman) arm slipped in place.
Lock washer and thin nut. 1 1/4" socket.
Wheaties for breakfast... nut tightened to 175 foot lbs.
Idler arm going on and despite what you normally see this is correct to have the bolt upside down. Tightened to 65 ft-lbs.
Center/drag link in place. Note correct orientation. Longer attachment "flat" is the drivers side. Tie rod studs tapered sockets go big diameter forward.
Aftermarket nuts, that leave you thinking you should have a washer to go with them, with the cotter hole above the nut. Why can't they just supply correct hardware?
An aircraft AN310-8 nut, original Chrysler OE 3 castle nut and the aftermarket nut showing it's short comings.
Swapped out the cheap tin cotter pins for some nice cad MIL spec ones.
This round I'll follow PST's install diagram, with the inner strut washer installed backwards.
In case you're searching for the correct nuts, this is the strut rod nut that holds it to the LCA.
Steering gear (Pitman) arm slipped in place.
Lock washer and thin nut. 1 1/4" socket.
Wheaties for breakfast... nut tightened to 175 foot lbs.
Idler arm going on and despite what you normally see this is correct to have the bolt upside down. Tightened to 65 ft-lbs.
Center/drag link in place. Note correct orientation. Longer attachment "flat" is the drivers side. Tie rod studs tapered sockets go big diameter forward.
Aftermarket nuts, that leave you thinking you should have a washer to go with them, with the cotter hole above the nut. Why can't they just supply correct hardware?
An aircraft AN310-8 nut, original Chrysler OE 3 castle nut and the aftermarket nut showing it's short comings.
Swapped out the cheap tin cotter pins for some nice cad MIL spec ones.
This round I'll follow PST's install diagram, with the inner strut washer installed backwards.
In case you're searching for the correct nuts, this is the strut rod nut that holds it to the LCA.