[DML] Re: Trailing arm bolt procedure w/ jack stands?

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Adam - Having the car on ramps is absolutely okay in terms of 
torqueing up the TAB's.  The only condition that is really "sub-
optimum" is to have the car daggling from jack stands with the wheels 
off the ground.  Any loading on the rear suspension is good, and 
being at resting stance is the best.  Make sure that the large flat 
washers that the sleeves in the rubber bushing and the trailing arm 
make contact with are in good condition.  Washers that are half worn 
through indicate that there was inappropriate motion in the joint, 
and that motion will likely continue if the parts aren't in good 
condition.  It is permissible to flip the washers over to present a 
good surface to the sleeves.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com   

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Adam 16683" <acprice1@xxxx> wrote:
> Does it matter if the Bolts are torqued with the back wheels on 
ramps 
> rather than over a pit? Does it make a difference wether the car is 
> level or at a downward angle?





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