Lower control arm

1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ITISME1981
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I replaced the front driver side lower control arm.I torqued it down to the right torq.Then I had to loosen it to do something else.Now when I torq it all the way.It still moves up an down an doesn't stay in the position it was in when I torqued it.It is a brand new control arm.Do you think when I torqued it then took it off it did something to the bushings?I still got it back together.I am not driving it for this reason until I know it will be safe.
Apr 6, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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HMAC300
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if you didn't use new nuts and bolts that is your problem. and should have been torqued with suspension loaded (weight on wheels) 121 ft lbs.
Apr 6, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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ITISME1981
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Ok.I did torque them to 121 ft lbs.I put the truck at normal ride height.The bolts are tight.Just the control arm still moves.
Apr 6, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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ya but did you use new bolts and nuts? the locking part may be worn out.
Apr 6, 2016 at 1:24 PM
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ITISME1981
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Ok.no I did not.I will get some new ones.Thank you.
Apr 6, 2016 at 1:29 PM