(a quick reference for nut and bolt sizes along with torque numbers)
Nuts & Bolts for Budget Boost
Rear Nut sizes: (in order of disassembly) Sway Bar: 15mm & 18mm socket & wrench Shock mounts: Lower: 15mm & 18mm socket & wrench Upper: 13mm socket + 12” inch extension Bumpstop: 15mm deep socket or 15mm socket + 3” extension Rear Torque Numbers: (in order of assembly) Shock mounts: Upper: 23 ft. lbs Lower: 70 ft. lbs. Rear Wheels: 90 ft. lbs. Sway Bar: 40 ft. lbs. Front Nut sizes: (in order of disassembly) Sway Bar: T-55 Torex bit Shock mounts: Upper: 9/16“ wrench or deep socket Lower: 13mm socket & wrench Front Torque Numbers: (in order of assembly) Shock mounts: Lower: 250 in. lbs (250 in. lbs. =’s 20.83 ft. lbs.) Upper: 17 ft. lbs Rear Wheels: 90 ft. lbs. Sway Bar: 70 ft. lbs. Extra Credit: Tie Rod Sleeve Nuts: 13mm deep socket and wrench.
Front End Alignment
Drag Link Turnbuckle: 15mm deep socket or wrench.
Steering Wheel Alignment