LCA and UCA questions

hey everyone. My brother and I installed some RE DB's + braces on my '90 yesterday (PITA) and I had a few questions. Does anyone know the torque specs for the bolts that attach the UCA's and LCA's to their mounts? The reason I ask is that before i had both ends of the LCA attached i tightened axle side first and found that it was very difficult to move the arm into position to attach the other side (wouldn't move more that a few inches). This made me think how is my suspension going to move up and down when the bolts are tight on both ends. thanks in advance blaise

btw the arms are stock. Had some aftermarket lowers but due to some problems during the install had to go back with the stockers....

The torque spec for the LCAs is 133 ft/lbs. But you shouldn't torque them down until both ends are attached.

blaisetd said:

btw the arms are stock. Had some aftermarket lowers but due to some problems during the install had to go back with the stockers....

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Can you elaborate?

I'm embarrssed to say, but the LCA were Rough Country. I have a good excuse though, I didn't know about at the time i bought them. I remember having trouble getting the LCA's into the body side mount during the original install. With the RE DB's there was NO WAY the LCA was going to fit.... maybe RC sent the wrong part????

How long do your RC LCA's measure? From Bolt center to Bolt center?

ChuckD said:

How long do your RC LCA's measure? From Bolt center to Bolt center?

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16 3/8" long. It wasn't the lenght that was the prob. It was the width.

blaisetd said:

16 3/8" long. It wasn't the lenght that was the prob. It was the width.

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Got it. Your OEM are probably just as strong anyway.