Factory Five Racing Type 65 Coupe - Link Rear Suspension Torque Specs Chart; Optional Independent Rear Suspension - Standard Width

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To set the pinion angle, make sure that your ride height is where you want it, and then adjust the upper
arm until the desired angle is reached. We usually run about 2° up on the rear axle, but you can adjust
this to fit your particular set-up.
The Panhard bar can center the axle left to right in the frame.
At ride height, level the Panhard bar as much as possible.
Double check all your nuts and bolts, and make sure that all four jam nuts are tight.
3 link Rear Suspension Torque Specs Chart
Item Nm Lbft
Upper link to axle 101-111 75-82
Upper link to frame 101-111 75-82
Lower control arm to axle 101-111 75-82
Lower control arm to frame 101-111 75-82
Upper shock to frame 54-67 40-50
Lower shock to axle bracket 54-67 40-50
Panhard bar 101-111 75-82
 If a 3-link was used, skip the next section on the IRS.
Optional Independent Rear Suspension – Standard width
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3
/
16
” drill Bit, ⅜”, ¾”,
15
/
16
” sockets, ⅜”, ¾”,
15
/
16
” wrenches, ⅜”-
7
/
16
” Brake line box wrench, Brake
line bender, Snap ring pliers, Ruler/Tape measure, Pliers, Flat head Screwdriver, Torque
Wrench, Tin Snips/scissors/razor, Marker, 3.25 pints Gear oil, 4 oz. Friction Modifier.
 IRS completion package, IRS components.
 These instructions use the IRS completion parts. If using donor Thunderbird parts the
instructions can be downloaded from the parts catalog online.
Unpack the rear suspension box and the IRS completion parts.