How to tighten the thrust arm

[philbyil]

Geez! That's alot of spec and I bet you 90% of the time, it is not done that way... Hell, maybe 50% of the time, they tightened it right on the spot while in the air.

Well, he asked and I told him.....
Remember, I am ENTIRELY anal when it comes to maintenance items

[Kibokojoe]

Arms and new tie rods in and its off for an alignment. Not to bad with my son helping me. Next time I will install Powerflex bushings so I don't have to worry about preloading the arms. Thanks to all

I am replacing the lower control and thrust arms. I know you have to load the front end before tightening the nuts and bolts, question is??? Can I leave the bolt/nuts loose and then drive it up on a pair of ramps and then tighten them or do I have to have the front and back end level? I suppose I could drive the car up on the ramps and then level the car using a jack and stands. Will that work? The other question is do I really have to load the fenders to the correct weight before I tighten or will the weight of the car suffice? Is this really that critical?