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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 12:25 PM
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The nut didn't come from the factory welded it is captured in a cage.
Please stop disinformation.
Wrong vehicle
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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 10:51 AM
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Is there some reason to completely avoid a GM parts department or ebay?
Right? So another question should I start with the front ones or does it matter?
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 11:17 AM
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I would get the correct GM part number bolt.

The GM part will have the correct length of the threaded part, along with the correct hardness and a flanged head.

If you look at the end of the GM bolt, its not flat - there is a slant across the width. This is to help align the various parts that the bolt goes through (control arm bushing, subframe, and cage nut) as you push the bolt up.

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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fastsuv
I would get the correct GM part number bolt.

The GM part will have the correct length of the threaded part, along with the correct hardness and a flanged head.

If you look at the end of the GM bolt, its not flat - there is a slant across the width. This is to help align the various parts that the bolt goes through (control arm bushing, subframe, and cage nut) as you push the bolt up.

Steve
Does it matter where I start the front,back,left side, or right side?
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:06 PM
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I don't know how it would matter.
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:07 PM
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No, doesn't matter. Get all 4 started, then tighten them to the torque spec. Not easy getting that torque + angle while laying under the vehicle.
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:28 PM
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No, doesn't matter. Get all 4 started, then tighten them to the torque spec. Not easy getting that torque + angle while laying under the vehicle.
I Have it on a lift and it's just me I'm 110 pounds and need it idk
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:43 PM
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All 4 of the cradle bolts are 74 lb ft then 180 degrees.
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FirstGenHHR06
I Have it on a lift and it's just me I'm 110 pounds and need it idk
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All 4 of the cradle bolts are 74 lb ft then 180 degrees.
That 180 degrees, that's the hard part. The lift should make it easier
Old Sep 2, 2022 | 01:09 PM
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Torque to 74 ft/lbs then two 90 degrees pulls to finish up.
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