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Old 05-23-2020, 10:41 PM   #1
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Torque specs for FE4 swaybar and end links

Hey guys, I am in the process of installing the 1LE sway bars and end links on my '16SS. Can someone save me renting the helms manual for a day and let me know the torque specs? I have everything loose installed and ready to torque but don't have the torque specs as i purchased the bars, end links, and hardware separately so I didn't get the instructions from GM.
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Old 05-25-2020, 06:59 PM   #2
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16 ft lb on the sway bars....
30 ft lb on the end links
I believe so.... well hope so...
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Old 05-26-2020, 07:30 AM   #3
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Torque Specs

Thanks, Bx-SS. Do you happen to have the specs for the handling links? They use torque-to-yield bolts common to the front cradle, and a tapered pin common to the steering knuckle.
On a related note, I notice that the GM handling kit does not include the sway bar end links, however, the FE3 and FE4 suspension use different part numbers. Does anyone know what the difference is? I'll have to measure the parts on my Buddy's 1LE when I get the chance.
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Old 05-26-2020, 10:13 AM   #4
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The sway bar bracket torque is correct, but that's not the sway bar link torque.

Lower sway bar link is 96 ft-lb.
Upper sway bar link is 89 ft-lb.

Also supposed to use new nuts on those since they're prevailing torque lock nuts. Not sure what you mean by different links. I see the same 23240970 and 23240971 for both FE3 and FE4. Could have just been a coating or material change or something like that if part numbers changed over time, but performance-wise you should be fine with what you have. To answer your second question:

They TTY fastener for the ride link is 74 ft-lb plus 90-105 degrees.
The nut on the tapered shank is 30 ft-lb plus 120-135 degrees.
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Thanks, Alpha. I got all new hardware, although it's debatable weather or not it's actually necessary. As for the links, it pretty confusing. I see the 970 & 971 links, however, the 970 is supposedly good for the LH side on FE4/FEA cars, the 971 is listed as good for the RH side on FE3 cars. I'm just going to roll with my originals, but you have admit it's a bit confusing.
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Old 05-26-2020, 02:20 PM   #6
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FE3, FE4 and FEA sway bar links should be the same.
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Old 05-27-2020, 10:58 AM   #7
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FE3, FE4 and FEA sway bar links should be the same.
Yep, that's what I figured. You certainly have to read between the lines to interpret from the parts list though.

Now that I'm armed with all the specs, I'll start buttoning everything back up, assuming I feel energetic enough when I get home this evening.

Thanks everyone for the help!
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Old 06-12-2020, 10:05 AM   #8
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16 ft lb on the sway bars....
30 ft lb on the end links
I believe so.... well hope so...
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The sway bar bracket torque is correct, but that's not the sway bar link torque.
I'm waiting for a BMR front bar to arrive. The installation instructions from their website call for 35-lb/ft for the ends links and the frame mounts. So just to confirm:
  1. Is 35-lb/ft correct for the end links?
  2. Is the correct torque spec for the frame mount studs/nuts really 16-lb/ft, and the BMR instructions are wrong? I've seen multiple posts about breaking these studs, and I do not want to have the same problem!
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Old 06-12-2020, 10:42 AM   #9
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be very carefull to not overtighten the swaybar mounts otherwise they will break ask me how i know lol
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