55.2-59 Torque Spec for drag link 1956 Chevy Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Hcb3200** · 08-03-2023, 03:53 PM

"lost" ok yea just misplaced my torque book i put down my numbers in for the 56 so I would not have to look them up online or in the manual.

Need to torque up my drag link to pitman and steering knuckle on the 1956 Chevy truck.
First one with right answer gets my praise. Its hot and I am tired so not going to search and sort thru forum and my online books.

Going to cleanup the grease off the arms after doing some front end suspension work and take a break now that its hot and humid again here in the south.

And maybe i might have the answer from you guys after I am back from cleaning up.

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nvrdone · 08-03-2023, 05:03 PM

Torque each castle nut to 120-170 ft/lbs. (162.70-230.49Nm), then align a castle nut slot with the cotter pin hole. Tighten further just enough to align if necessary. Install a new cotter pin and bend each end at least 45* to hold it in position.”

mr48chev · 08-05-2023, 02:05 AM

It's going to depend on the size of the thread of the stud.

In truth I serously doubt that I have ever tightened any tie rod end nut moreythan 60/70 lbs. I've never used a torque wrench on any that i was working on either. Admittidly I was a lot stronger 40 years ago than i am now.

This is a bolt torque spec chart with the reccomended maximum torque for each size bolt, Not the working spec but maximum you should consider going.

08-03-2023, 03:53 PM	#1
Hcb3200 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Suwanee GA Posts: 213	Torque Spec for drag link 1956 Chevy Truck "lost" ok yea just misplaced my torque book i put down my numbers in for the 56 so I would not have to look them up online or in the manual. Need to torque up my drag link to pitman and steering knuckle on the 1956 Chevy truck. First one with right answer gets my praise. Its hot and I am tired so not going to search and sort thru forum and my online books. Going to cleanup the grease off the arms after doing some front end suspension work and take a break now that its hot and humid again here in the south. And maybe i might have the answer from you guys after I am back from cleaning up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...cons/icon7.gif http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...ons/icon14.gif

08-03-2023, 05:03 PM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: Torque Spec for drag link 1956 Chevy Truck Torque each castle nut to 120-170 ft/lbs. (162.70-230.49Nm), then align a castle nut slot with the cotter pin hole. Tighten further just enough to align if necessary. Install a new cotter pin and bend each end at least 45* to hold it in position.” __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

08-05-2023, 02:05 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,322	Re: Torque Spec for drag link 1956 Chevy Truck It's going to depend on the size of the thread of the stud. In truth I serously doubt that I have ever tightened any tie rod end nut moreythan 60/70 lbs. I've never used a torque wrench on any that i was working on either. Admittidly I was a lot stronger 40 years ago than i am now. This is a bolt torque spec chart with the reccomended maximum torque for each size bolt, Not the working spec but maximum you should consider going. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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