DSS - 185 ft.lbs ?
06-24-2007, 06:48 PM
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DSS - 185 ft.lbs ?
I am trying to install the DSS kit on my truck. It states to torque the NEW pitman arm nut to 185 Ft.Lbs. 
Unfortunately, I do not have a deep socket to fit that new nut that the kit comes with. I called Auto Zone, Napa, Sears and Ace and NOBODY carries one that deep.
I am figuring to just use an 1 1/4" wrench and tighten it down as best as I can. Mark it and watch if it starts to come loose.
How would one even torque that 185 ft.lbs without some type of impact gun??
Unfortunately, I do not have a deep socket to fit that new nut that the kit comes with. I called Auto Zone, Napa, Sears and Ace and NOBODY carries one that deep. I am figuring to just use an 1 1/4" wrench and tighten it down as best as I can. Mark it and watch if it starts to come loose.
How would one even torque that 185 ft.lbs without some type of impact gun??
06-24-2007, 07:10 PM
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Leverage.
You can hit 140ftlbs pretty easy with a torque wrench due to the length.
Try a jack handle for a cheater bar.
Not the same nut, but when I reinstalled my stocker after replacing the pitman arm for my lift, I just hit it with an impact, hasnt loosened up at all.
You can hit 140ftlbs pretty easy with a torque wrench due to the length.
Try a jack handle for a cheater bar.
Not the same nut, but when I reinstalled my stocker after replacing the pitman arm for my lift, I just hit it with an impact, hasnt loosened up at all.
06-24-2007, 09:32 PM
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I think I will do the same. I have a large 1 1/4" open-ended wrench and I will put some leverage (my leg) on it and tighten it. I will mark it and check it later to see if it loosens...
06-25-2007, 10:34 AM
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A large adjustable wrench...or a box end is EASY to hit 185 with your foot against the tire.
If your pitman arm has been on for a while it won't come off regardless of whether the nut is on or off anyways...lol.
If your pitman arm has been on for a while it won't come off regardless of whether the nut is on or off anyways...lol.
06-25-2007, 10:39 AM
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Just use a cheater pipe as without it, you have to "jerk"(
) the wrench, and with the pitman shaft moving it's hard to get it really tight. With the pipe you can slowly crank it down good...
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06-25-2007, 10:52 AM
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I just supported myself with foot to tire and pulled without a cheater bar. I probably overtorqued it. I haven't even had it cross my mind until seeing this thread and I'm not going to check it either.
06-25-2007, 11:20 AM
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Do the cheater and add a bit of loc tight. It won't come off. If your really worried about it, you can drill it and use safety wire. this is required to run a motorcylce on track. it would serve same purpose...
Good luck.
Good luck.
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