Looks very similar to the '05 and '06 yes, and apparently it was 295 lb-ft. Pretty insane torque spec! Hehe
2003 lower ball joint removal??
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2003 lower ball joint removal??
Need some quick help here guys. I thought the spindle would clear the ball joint stud with out removing the axle, but I guess it won't. Do I really have to remove the axle??
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks for the quick reply. It all fell apart so easy with the axle out. I pulled the strut cause I'm doing a Daystar lift also. I replaced the struts about 5 years ago and don't recall what I torqued them to, probably as hard as I could with extra leverage. Do you know the torque value? My wrench goes to 150.
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I think the torque spec on the '05 and '06 is 295, but can't remember if that was in nm or lb-f.. I'm also not sure if it's the same on the '03 and '04 but it looks like the suspension is more or less identical
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I needed a high torque wrench for the (275 ft. lbs.) pinion nut on my van so I got one of these for $80 plus a simple set of 3/4" drive 6 point sockets. The idea of using a 1/2" reducer for such a high torque value left me with an uneasy feeling. 
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