few questions: UMI tubular upper control arms

phirepower · 10-24-2009, 01:58 PM

Just bought them and wasn't given any directions.
-Are the grease fittings supposed to face up or down?
-What is the torque spec for intsalling balljoints?
What is the torque spec on the bolts holding the arm to the chassis?

They look to be nice pieces, this is the first time I have ordered from UMI, I have bought many other UMI components from Ws6store which have always had the directions and extra stickers.

Any help with this would be appreciated.

Thanks.

phirepower · 10-24-2009, 04:58 PM

anyone

phirepower · 10-25-2009, 02:17 AM

SO no one can even tell me whether or not the grease fitting face up or down?

pheer · 10-25-2009, 02:33 AM

as far as grease fittings go, i would assume it doesnt really matter as long as it doesnt hit anything and you can gett to it rather easily... torque spec i have no idea, i jus tightened till it felt good and snug to me...

UMI Performance · 10-26-2009, 06:59 AM

Hello,

Sorry about the instructions, they must have forgot. If you would like a copy please supply me an e-mail address and I will send them over.

The grease fittings will face down towards the ground, this puts the ball joint holder in the correct angle and allows you to easily grease the A-Arms. Torque them A-Arm bolts to 72 ft lbs, I am not sure about the ball joint bolts.. they are 1/4" bolts so just tighten them tight with a 3/8" ratchet.

Hope that helps!
Ryan

phirepower · 10-26-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UMI Performance

Hello,

Sorry about the instructions, they must have forgot. If you would like a copy please supply me an e-mail address and I will send them over.

The grease fittings will face down towards the ground, this puts the ball joint holder in the correct angle and allows you to easily grease the A-Arms. Torque them A-Arm bolts to 72 ft lbs, I am not sure about the ball joint bolts.. they are 1/4" bolts so just tighten them tight with a 3/8" ratchet.

Hope that helps!
Ryan

Thanks Ryan. Very helpful!
No worries about the instructions, it happens. Thanks again.

-Dan

phirepower · 11-05-2009, 12:54 PM

Ryan, from UMI please send copy to dmondello@techatarget.com

SPEED#1 · 11-05-2009, 03:57 PM

just tighten them down