Ok, I've looked everywhere and cannot find a decent mechanic that will do my shock and spring change out for under 900 bucks. That's ridiculous! They all say it will take more than 8 hours. I'm going to tackle it my self. I've been wrenching on cars, motorcycles, and just about everything else for years.

Does anyone have the correct torque numbers for the A-Arm and shock bolts and nuts? I'm planning on using some blue Loctite, but I'd like to be sure my shi* doesn't come apart on me on these crappy roads.


Thanks!

 

Found what you're looking for in the service manual PDF (found in the SRT6 Documentation thread). I've posted the numbers here, but there are nice tables on the mentioned pages.

From the Service Manual PDF:

FRONT SUSPENSION (Section 2 - 14, page 38 of the PDF)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Front Shock Absorber Upper Nut 18 13 159
Front Shock Absorber Lower Nut 55 41 487
Front Sway Bar To Lower Control Arm Nut 20 15 177
Front Sway Bar Bushing Nuts:
M10 40 30 354
M8 20 15 177

Front Sway Bar To Frame Nut 60 44 531
Upper Control Arm Joint To Steering Knuckle 45 33 398
Clamping Nut 11 8 97
Lower Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle 140 103 1240
Lower Ball Joint To lower Control Arm 105 77 929
Upper Control Arm To Body Nut 65 50 575
Lower Control Arm To Frame Nut 120 88 1060


REAR SUSPENSION (Section 2 - 44, page 68 of the PDF)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Bar 30 22 266
Stabilizer Bar to Stabilizer Link Nut 20 15 177
Bolt, Stabilizer Bar Clamp 20 15 177
Upper Shock Nut 18 13 159
Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm 55 41 487
Rear Axle Carrier Nut 90 66 797
Rear Axle Carrier Rear Nut 90 66 797
Rear Axle Center Assembly At Front to Rear Axle Carrier 50 37 443
Rear Axle Center Assembly At Rear to Rear Axle Carrier 110 81 974
Lower Control Arm to Rear Axle Carrier 70 52 620
Lower Control Arm to Wheel Carrier 120 88 1060
Camber Strut to Rear Axle Carrier 70 52 620
Camber Strut to Wheel Carrier 70 52 620
Trailing Link to Rear Axle Carrier 70 52 620
Trailing Link to Wheel Carrier 70 52 620
Lateral Link to Rear Axle Carrier 70 52 620
Lateral Link to Wheel Carrier 30 22 266
Track Bar to Rear Axle Carrier 70 52 620
Track Bar to Wheel Carrier 70 52 620

 

Perfect, thanks a ton!!

 

You know, I totally forgot about this, but for those of you in the military, utilize your benefits!! Most large military bases offer auto hobby shops. They have every possible tool on hand, hydraulic lifts, and even techs available to help or do all of the work for you! Oil changes cost 10 bucks per vehicle as long as you supply the oil and filter, turning rotors cost 5 bucks per rotor, and coolant flushes cost about 8 bucks per vehicle. I'm renting the lift and bay for $7.00 per hour with access to all tools when I do my suspension. The hobby shops are excellent!!

 

Wow, sweet hookup. I'd use the hell out of it!

 

As a contractor and ex-military - I get full use of the auto hobby shop privileges - I have two very nice shops in my local.

The Crossfire service manual has some great info -- I would just say to remember to only "snug" the lower shock bolt, inner a-arm bolt and sway bolt until you lower the Crossifre on the ground - then torque to specs. This is mentioned in the manual and will save you rattle and clunk noises down the road....

 

Awesome, thank you!

Anyone in the DC area (who has done this before) want to help one of these weekends? I'll supply lunch, dinner, and a 6 pack of your favorite, sudsy beverage!

 

Although I don't know much about mechanics, I just got my car back from my racing mechanic. He put on new KW coilovers, new stop tech bracks on the front and new rotors and porterfields on the back, plus he bled the brakes, etc for $955.00. I provided all the parts.
You know, I can't do anything for less that $1000.00. Just seems to cost a lot, but I can't do it. I admire you all for being able to do things yourself.

Good luck with your project.