2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Need torque values for inverted "y" to "T" steering conversion...

[JasonMull]

I'm about to start the process of converting from the inverted Y to the T steering configuration on my 2001 2500 Ram. I'm also replacing the track bar while I'm at it. How critical is it to properly torque all of the nuts/bolts for things like the centerlink, draglink, etc? Does anyone have torque values that they could post?



Thanks,



Jason

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

From the 2001 service manual:



Drag Link Pitman Arm: 80 ft/lbs



Drag Link Tie Rod: 65 ft/lbs



Drag Link Adjuster Clamp: 45 ft/lbs



Tie Rod End Knuckle: 80 ft/lbs



Tie Rod End Adjuster Clamp: 45 ft/lbs



I didn't torque mine when I did it but I'll bet they are really close. Pretty much the big ones get 80 ft/lbs and the clamps get 45 ft/lbs although mine may be a little tighter.

 

[JasonMull]

Thanks Tim... Do those torque values hold true for the track bar also... (stock bar)?

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

Factory style track bar is 70 ft/lbs on the frame end and 130 ft/lbs on the axle bolt. Have you looked at the after market track bars available? They last alot longer that the original style and make the steering tighter, I have a Thuren track bar that uses the original mounts.

 

[JasonMull]

My trackbar isn't exactly stock... I'm installing an adjustable trackbar from Lindstad. It is designed to be able to adjust out the play as it wears. Thanks for the torques.



-Jason

 

[KOG]

How critical is it to torque front end and steering parts? How critical is is to stay alive?

 

[JasonMull]

How critical is it to torque front end and steering parts? How critical is is to stay alive?

Since everything is cotter pinned together, I'm not so concerned about torques to prevent things from falling off... . more so I don't overtighten nuts and cause binding...





Anyways the conversion is done and was as simple as could be... Thanks everyone for posting the torque values...