Torque spec for pitman arm to gearbox?

[565bbchevy]

I am installing a new Borgeson quick ratio steering gearbox and new pitman arm in my Regal and I am looking for the torque spec for the big nut on the gearbox.

 

[melloelky]

my chilton says 180ftlbs.

 

[565bbchevy]

That wouldn't surprise me since I know the factory ones are on very tight.

 

[fleming442]

As tight as you can possibly get it, plus a 1/4 turn.

 

[ssn696]

Star torque = tighten until you see stars.

 

[Supercharged111]

I go until the gun stops. Haven't had one fall off yet. YMMV.

 

[pontiacgp]

you are going to like that box.... 🙂

 

[melloelky]

haven't run into one i didn't like yet..

 

[fleming442]

haven't run into one i didn't like yet..

You won't like it if it still stinks after a Big Gulp cup of crick water on it.

 

[mc1984ss]

Where did you buy the gear box? Is it a faster ratio than the Monte SS one?