Question Bilstein shocks

[eZAK61]

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!

 

[01yellerCobra]

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.

 

[DaveBen]

I usually tighten down the nut until the bushing is the same diameter as the bushing. No problems in the last 20 odd years doing it.

That is how I do it also.

 

[BIG JOE]

Me Too !!

 

[eZAK61]

Thanks Guys! That is where I'll leave it then.

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

 

[DaveBen]