dieseldoc Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hey guys I'm working on a 06' F-350. Putting ball joints, tie-rods, the works in. I forgot my computer at home, so don't have any of my manuals. If anybody had a few minutes or remembers, the ball joint torque specs and tie rod end torque specs I could sure use em. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybullitt Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 tie rod ends 85 ft lbs upper ball joint 69 ft lbs lower ball joint 44 ft lbs then upper to the 69 then lower to 150 ft lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldoc Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thank you kind sir, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybullitt Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hmmm... Am I going to be the only one that says they've never torqued a tie-rod end or ball-joint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hmmm... Am I going to be the only one that says they've never torqued a tie-rod end or ball-joint? No Sir. I haven't in a lonnnnnng time. And I can hear Jim now... "define torque critical." I have never had an issue with just tightening chassis components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchan68 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8WA Sman Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I prefer to torque fasteners, for me tightening a fastener to spec is faster then trying to think of a reason not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I started torqueing ball joints after having a tight steering/returnability issue on a really rusted Super Duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybullitt Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 When I was a rookie i torqued everything. Then i started making $ and quit. Now after more experience I have went back to torqueing. Like Brad we had a problem truck that changed my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've had more problems with the caster sleeve being stuck in the wrong spot. Started loosening them all up and haven't had any more bound up balljoints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amailloux Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sounds dumb, but I impact them and then put a torque wrench on them. Usually I find they are slightly overtightened. By 5% or so. It is kind of like a dumb game in my head. Also our air pressure fluctuates from 90 to 120 psi. I more do it so I can say I did it to prevent any further liability. Oil drain plugs I torque every one of them and type in on the ro. Also helps me sleep at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 The indy I sub for has 200 PSI shop air!! But they also use 1 inch" impacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amailloux Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I had a 3/4 ton truck with load range e tires come in with 137 psi in the right front tire. 116 and 117 in the rears, and 77 in the lf. WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I knew a guy that didn't want to dump any money into his winter beater Chevette that had a wicked pull. He just adjusted the front tire pressures till it drove straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I torque them for the same reason Brad does. Had one that wouldn't return worth a fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy57 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I knew a guy that didn't want to dump any money into his winter beater Chevette that had a wicked pull. He just adjusted the front tire pressures till it drove straight. Was he from North Carolina? Sounds like he was adjusting "stagger" like a pit crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saunoras Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I may try torqueing them if I remember on the next set. I never have used an impact but rather just go by feel with a 1/2" ratchet. It seems like if you snug the lower, then the upper, then retighten the lower until the knuckle moves with minimal resistance. Kind of like the WSM says, which I had no idea about, had to learn that one on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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