LCA replacement torque

[Cruisinsnow]

I have just completed the replacement of my passenger side front LCA as well as kdss end link and bushing. Could any of you tell me which nuts need to be torque while vehicle is still in the air and which ones need to be torque with the wheels on on level ground? Also, any torque values would be greatly appreciated! On to the drivers side now!

 

[prharper]

I did a write-up on it when I replaced my BP-51's. Torque values and what to tighten in the air vs on the ground.
Link below:

Thread 'Front shock coilover removal and install (BP-51)'

Mar 9, 2026

These steps can be used with any aftermarket shock or OEM.

This is based on swapping out existing OME BP-51 front shock coilovers on my 2018 LC. I have a new set and will send off the existing BP-51's for a rebuild. Nothing wrong with the ones on truck but they have over 50k miles and have reached their recommended service level.

I did this install without a lift and I did NOT touch the LCA camber adjusting cams or suspension toe adjusting plates. If you do it this way, an alignment is not required.
The install is easier if you drop the LCA and loosen the camber and toe adjusting...

• prharper
• Replies: 12
• Forum: 200-Series Cruisers

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[Cruisinsnow]

I did a write-up on it when I replaced my BP-51's. Torque values and what to tighten in the air vs on the ground.
Link below:

Thread 'Front shock coilover removal and install (BP-51)'

Mar 9, 2026

These steps can be used with any aftermarket shock or OEM.

This is based on swapping out existing OME BP-51 front shock coilovers on my 2018 LC. I have a new set and will send off the existing BP-51's for a rebuild. Nothing wrong with the ones on truck but they have over 50k miles and have reached their recommended service level.

I did this install without a lift and I did NOT touch the LCA camber adjusting cams or suspension toe adjusting plates. If you do it this way, an alignment is not required.
The install is easier if you drop the LCA and loosen the camber and toe adjusting...

• prharper
• Replies: 12
• Forum: 200-Series Cruisers

• 

Thank you!! How about the ball joint, the tie rod, and cam bolts?

 

[prharper]

steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
300 N·m {3059 kgf·cm, 221 ft·lbf}

LCA
TIGHTEN FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM LOWER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Tighten the bolt and nut.

Torque:

280 N·m {2855 kgf·cm, 207 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

 

[prharper]

 

[bloc]

I'd take it further and roll it back and forth 20 or 30 feet before torquing everything. You'll see the front suspension settle quite a bit while doing this.