Reviewing torque specs/internet search-1 hr..
A bit of a setback yesterday. The "used" trunnion I had set aside to reuse (on the right hand suspension) turned out to be flawed/out of spec and therefore unusable....upon closer inspection the shafts were a bit too scored and when inserted into the lower wishbone bushing too loose...I went back and rechecked a couple of the other spare trunnions-even going as far as to partially clean up one as it looked promising... Same problem with fit...I sent an e-mail to my supplier yesterday to order a replacement. I had a "hunch" this might be an issue (reusing an old part) but decided to proceed without really checking fit closely-a bit of an oversight for sure!!!
I sprayed on a coat of Chassis Black on the lower wishbone to frame brackets and the upper fulcrum nuts and washers..
Last night I threw the extra front shock mounting hardware into the tumbler for cleaning. I figure having the fasteners cleaned up will give me more options when I reinstall the shocks.
I also spent about 30 minutes reviewing my manuals to get tightening spec for the front suspension components. I re-read the assembly procedure.....plus did a bit of research on the internet to see if there were sites available for cross reference...A successful endeavor.
I also realized yesterday the body to frame mounting plates (professionally fabricated to match the replacement mounting plates installed on the 59 frame) on the underside of the body that mount the body to the frame may not line up with the powder coated frame (which has the original mounting brackets) ...some measuring is in order.....
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