Hi, I am about to pick up a new LCA because my old one was bent to hell...
I'm picking up an OEM unit.

What are the torque specs on the three bolts? What dod you guys do when you installed all your fancy LCA's?

Thanks a million

 

just make it tight

 

And make sure to use alot of antiseize, it'll make you happy if they ever need to come off again.

 

Happy? Why would he be happy if they come off?

 

Your're kidding right? its a preventitive measure, those bolts are known to seize up alot. If he doesnt want to have a siezed bolt later antisieze will prevent this. Its not a lube, just a seizing prevention product.

 

Thanks, but do you know the specs on the nuts? Or just as tight as I can?

 

As tight as you can is fine.

My LCA never fell off.

 

OK I did 65 pounds..... it seems that the LCA i didn't mess wit was at about that too...

Thanks guys.

 

I want to say that specs are in the 44-54ft-lb ballpark. I don't have my manual in front me, but you went to 65ft-lb, so it shouldn't be goign anywhere

 

hes in cali. **** dont rain there! No need for locktight! just crank that **** on!

 

according to the helms manual for all 96-00 civics

the flange bolt for the Rear Lower Control Arm is to be tighened to 40 foot pounds

 

just torque em till the impact gun says no more loves his impact gun

 

O ****! Do you think anything will happen now that it's at 65 pounds, or am I safe?

And, no, my car does not ever see rain.

Thanks guys.

 

I would probably retorque it to spec.

 

I concur. The rear ones are 40 foot pounds. The front one's are 78 foot pounds i believe.

 

Um, i didnt say locktite, and i hope no one ever uses that stuff on an LCA bolt, they seize enough on their own. Also does no one know how antisieze works? Good or bad weather, that metal will form deposits just from being in the open air, not to mention rain and all the goodness. Antiseize prevents the bushing metal piece/bolt/welded nut from becoming one pain in the **** unit. sheez