Question Bilstein shocks

eZAK61

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So I'm putting on a set (4) of Bilstein shocks on my 2011 F350.

Rears went great! Torq'd to repair manual specs.

Front no so! Had a heck of a time getting the top nut off.
I had to take off the inner wheel well and break out the air ratchet.
Installed the new Bilstein. Went to torq down the top nut.
Repair manual says 46lb-ft But I can only get about 20lbs
before the rubber bushing start looking like an "O" ring about 3/8" thick.

Should I continue to crank down until I get to 46lbs or what ??????

Thank You!
 

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I usually tighten down the nut until the bushing is the same diameter as the washer. No problems in the last 20 odd years doing it.
 
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Thanks Guys! That is where I'll leave it then.

I figure it has a locking nut so it shouldn't go anywhere.
 

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