Upcoming suspension install questions

I'm going to be installing my suspension this weekend. I found this thread on ClubRoadster: http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=12941

The questions I have:

1) I remember reading somewhere that there are certain bolts that you need to tighten when the car is back on the ground as opposed to on jack stands. Which ones?

2) The thread I linked does not have torque specs for the shock mounting bolt, lca bolts, endlink bolts, etc (does have number for the upper mounts). What do I torque them to?

3) I know there are various methods out there. Reading that thread, this one looks pretty straight forward. Any other method that you prefer?

Thanks!

The Long bolt method for the front is way easier than messing with the lower ball joint. I've done both.

What POS said.

Ok. I'll track down a "long bolt" install thread. Thanks.

Don't tighten the alignment bolts until the suspension is carrying the weight of the car.

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Originally Posted by modernbeat

Don't tighten the alignment bolts until the suspension is carrying the weight of the car.

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I have never loosened alignment bolts when replacing shocks on an NA. But, there are multiple methods, so...

Moonie, when you rent the spring compressor, get the one for struts, even though you have shocks.

As they said, do the long bolt method in front.

Use jack stands once you jack up the car and then use the jack to compress each corner of the suspension when you torque the nuts. That way, you do not need to squeeze under the car while it's on the ground.