Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Steering arm nuts

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2021 | 11:59 PM
Share
  #1  
thatsrealnice's Avatar
thatsrealnice
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 871
Likes: 55
From: Merlin, OR
Steering arm nuts
Been looking around for torque valye for the nuts that hold steering arm to the knuckle. Dana 44. Thanks.


 
Reply
0
Old Sep 19, 2021 | 12:11 AM
Share
  #2  
redroad's Avatar
redroad
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,217
Likes: 506
From: Pa.
Club FTE Gold Member


 
Reply
0
Old Sep 19, 2021 | 12:24 AM
Share
  #3  
thatsrealnice's Avatar
thatsrealnice
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 871
Likes: 55
From: Merlin, OR
Originally Posted by redroad
Thank you, but I don't see steering arm listed on there, unless they are calling it something different.
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 19, 2021 | 12:39 AM
Share
  #4  
redroad's Avatar
redroad
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,217
Likes: 506
From: Pa.
Club FTE Gold Member
Maybe spindle connecting rod studs ? There are only two charts in that section of the 1978 F-series shop service manual. Here's the other but it says F-600 etc.



 
Reply
1
Old Sep 19, 2021 | 12:58 AM
Share
  #5  
thatsrealnice's Avatar
thatsrealnice
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 871
Likes: 55
From: Merlin, OR
That makes sense. Thanks for your help.
 
Reply
1
Old Sep 19, 2021 | 01:23 PM
Share
  #6  
speedfreak78's Avatar
speedfreak78
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,238
Likes: 475
a quick google search seems like it's in the 80-100ft lb range

https://www.google.com/search?q=d44+...4dUDCA0&uact=5
 
Reply
0
Old Sep 21, 2021 | 09:16 PM
Share
  #7  
tbear853's Avatar
tbear853
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,726
Likes: 2,584
From: The Shenandoah Valley
Are they like 1/2" diameter course threaded studs?
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Sep 21, 2021 | 09:56 PM
Share
  #8  
thatsrealnice's Avatar
thatsrealnice
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 871
Likes: 55
From: Merlin, OR
Nuts
Originally Posted by tbear853
Are they like 1/2" diameter course threaded studs?
Yeah. All cinched up and axle back under frame.
 
Reply
1
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Looking for a steering arm that sits on top of Dana 44
dirtydeeds77F250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Jul 21, 2025 10:22 PM
Steering correction options
chris989
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Mar 15, 2013 08:26 PM
steering arm removal on a dana 44
mizsignals
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Oct 26, 2011 02:48 PM
My cross-over steering
gyger1
Offroad & 4x4
6
Nov 6, 2005 08:35 PM
Back to Subforum
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
View Next Unread
Windows rattle strips/seals/molding installation--fit problem?




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:28 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE