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Swaybar / Tension Bracket Torque Specs

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Old 05-18-16, 11:01 PM
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Swaybar / Tension Bracket Torque Specs

Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the four bolts that connect the swaybar / tension rod bracket to the frame? I'm installing my new swaybar and the torque specs are not listed anywhere. I'm not keen on having my front suspension rip off, so I want to make sure I get it correct. I'm not done yet, but I torqued the passenger side to 30ish ft-lb, which was the same for the swaybar bushing bracket. Anyone have any idea what they should be torqued to?
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FSM section 13, suspension, states 27-34ft-lbs. thats not a lot, but you want it tight.
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Yep the FSM has a section that details all the torque specs. Sounds like you should be good.
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Err, wait the section where it mentions the swaybar bracket is referring to the whole item? I thought it was just referring to the bushing bracket. Ugh, I feel foolish, it was right in front of me the whole time. I guess I have to torque that with the car on the ground too? I'll have to untorque the passenger side. Thanks for the speedy response guys!
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