Steering assembly question

[truckinman466]

I am putting my front end assembly on the k frame on a stand. My question is, can I tighten everything up ( tie rods,LCAs,etc.) or do I need to let anything loose?

[76orangewagon]

Leave the Lower Control Arm pivot pin nut loose until the torsion bars are in and the car is under its own weight.

[anlauto]

Yup...I just brought a Challenger in for a front end alignment and reminded them those nuts need to be tighten only AFTER the ride height is set.

[JonH]

Leave the lower control arms loose. Only tighten them when the full weight of the suspension is on them and ride height set. You could tighten other parts. Personally I would leave them loose in case you need to remove something for any reason...