Installing full Steeda suspension this weekend. Question about clocking bushings.

[n_123]

So I’m installing Steeda adjustable shocks and dual-rate springs on my car this weekend. I have seen that when you lower a car you must “re-clock” the bushings. There’s a whole thread on the S550 forum here. I assume given the similarities our cars are similar. The front seems pretty straight forward but the back seems like it will be a pain in the ass.

This photo was posted by BMR as the bushings in the back that need to be re-clocked. My questions:
1. Are all of these torque specs the same on our cars and are there anyother bolts that need done?
2. What’s the exact order of operations? Some seem to say you can loosen the bolts and then preload the suspension after the springs are installed while others seem to think that you should wait until everything is installed and the car is level to loosen and then retorque everything.

Any clarification or tips are greatly appreciated.

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[86pagt]

I did it on my ‘19 after about a week or so after lowering.. I went to a drive on lift… loosened everything that had bushings… bounced the car and torqued everything in no specific order.. no issues afterwards.

 

[LouG]

It's often easier to lube the bushings where required. Tighten them a little more than finger tight, then torque to spec when the car is fully on it's wheels.
If you have to drive to a vehicle hoist, then tighten to spec, loosen and retorque

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