jbone36

Hey all, I just ordered a Maxtrac drop kit for my 2019 4wd SCREW (3.5), which utilizes replacement spindles (knuckles) up front. Since I'm doing it myself, I need to do some planning regarding torque specs on the following:
-Upper ball joint nut
-Lower ball joint nut
-Tie rod nut
- CV axle nut
- hub bolts
-IWE (diff. lock motor) bolts
-front stabilizer link nut

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

johnday in BFE

iTrader: (1)

Here ya go Jordan, bear in mind the first spec is metric.
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-ft
Wheel nuts 204 150

Front Suspension
Wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts 200 148
Tie-rod end nut 150 111
Front axle-to-wheel hub nut (4x4) 27 20 25-30#****************************
Upper ball joint nut 115 85
Upper arm-to-frame nuts 150 111
Lower ball joint nut 150 111
Lower arm-to-frame bolt and nut 300 222
Shock absorber upper mounting
plate-to-frame nuts (M10) 48 35
Shock absorber-to-lower arm
bolt and nut (M20) 475 351 M12 bolt size 65 *************************
Stabilizer bar bracket-to-frame bolts 48 35
Stabilizer bar-to-link nut 133 98
Stabilizer bar-to-link to
lower control arm nut 90 66
Anti-lock brake sensor bolt 18 13
Caliper anchor plate-to-wheel
knuckle bolts 200 148
Caliper-to-anchor plate bolts 32 24

jbone36

John, If I could 'love' this comment I would! You rock! Please tell me that info wasn't "in the manual"... I'll feel really dumb (and lazy) if it is lol. How you holding up with this stay at home order junk?

johnday in BFE

iTrader: (1)

LOL, no problem at all. The only spec that seems off is the spindle nut, I've been torquing them down to 25-30#, and not having any trouble.
Oh no, that wasn't in the manual.
Really, it hasn't affected me much. Only time it does is when I go get groceries. The supermarket in the neighboring ville only warns 6' clearance, and has plexiglass up for the cashiers. No wiping down carts, no wiping off keypads, and I can't handle the amount of people there with no masks or gloves. I've been going to Alpena more to the Meijer, they're doing all that there, and most everyone is wearing PPE's.
How about you down there? Must be hard with having contact with the public like you do. You guys deserve a huge thanks!

jbone36

Sounds good, I'll keep that torque spec in mind. I was really surprised at how high the lower strut bolt torque is. I don't blame you there, folks are dirty and Meijer has a good system in place. Everything is alright here, folks are getting restless and taking advantage of our parks and trails. I appreciate it! The real shout out goes to the EMT's and medical personnel, they are really risking themselves.

johnday in BFE

iTrader: (1)

Jordan, I went and edited those torque values, changes are marked with a *****
Stay safe down there.

dougg

usually kits come with directions and torque specs.

jbone36

They always seem to be hit and miss. Most just say "torque to factory specs", like Belltech and Maxtrac. Easy way for them to pass the liability.

bjw

Are upper ball joint torques this different between 2015 2wd and current 4wd? Isn't it the same ball joint/knuckle?

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/need-...ension-332302/

I would rather a print screen of a manual would be posted rather than re-typed data.

jbone36

Well, feel free to provide that spec sheet unless you prefer the ease of just complaining about it.