poontanghooligan Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) Just got a 2020 Edge ST and am doing H&R lowering springs. I found the instructions here on the forum (awesome and thanks) but I can't seem to find the torque specs for the various suspension bolts. Can someone fill in the blanks for me and any others I will need? Appreciate it! Front 1. Strut top hat nut: 2. Strut to knuckle bolts: 3. Strut tower bolts: 4: Sway bar link nuts: Rear 1. Subframe bolts (big ones): 2. T50 torx bolts: 3. Upper shock mount bolts: 4: Sway bar link nuts: Edited October 10, 2020 by poontanghooligan Included more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted October 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Anybody? Doing this install today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perblue Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Sorry I don't have access to them on weekends. Basically really damn tight and then check them in a few hundred miles for piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handfiler Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Google is your friend. This should get you close: Torque Specs - Metric fasteners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 These are all for a 2015 Sport right out of the factory manual. Front 1. Strut top hat nut: 98 Lb Ft 2. Strut to knuckle bolts: 2 @173 lb Ft 3. Strut tower bolts: 3 @26 Lb Ft 4: Sway bar link nuts: Upper link to Strut 85 Lb Ft Rear 1. Subframe bolts (big ones): 4 @129 Lb Ft 2. T50 torx bolts: Not Sure which bolts you are referring to 3. Upper shock mount bolts: 76 Lb Ft 4: Sway bar link nuts: 85 Lb Ft Ford also states that all suspension fasteners NOT be reused. If I were to reuse them I would add fresh thread locker to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted October 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 @CharlieB Thanks man! I was close with my guesses. The T50 torx bolts are near the front-most subframe bolts and help hold the bracket the front-most big subframe bolt goes through. Install went great. Took my time and was a total of 5 hours doing it in my garage. Ride impressions are that it's just a touch softer over minor bumps but gets aggressive fairly quickly, especially on corner exit with the hammer down. Very pleased with the change in characteristics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Awesome to hear that the install went well for you. I plan on installing my h&r springs next week and this is the write up I was going to use. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQ3WRD6zvzHaAbxE3hCZpyKIwbBI3-Gs/view , from this thread https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/22579-hr-sport-springs-on-g2-edge-sport/?page=7 Is this the same one that you used, any issues or tips? Also, can you post some pics from the side and front. I am curious how much the wheels/tires are tucked in due to lowering and if I'll need to use wheel spacers to compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted November 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Yup that's the writeup I used. I did remove the wiper arms. Some say it's not necessary but I found it easier to get the plastic top tray off. Make sure you get the wiper arms put back on in the exact same position as they came off otherwise they try to wipe beyond the window (ask me how I know). There has been a little settling in the 500 miles since the install, especially the rear. Maybe a 1/4" or so which makes it look even better. There is more rear camber now so the top of the tire tucks in just a tad. Fronts are fine. I'll be getting an alignment soon as I feel there is too much rear camber and am concerned about inner tire wear. I have ordered custom 15mm wheel adapters using these measurements from Motorsport Tech. Very high quality and durability. Used them when I had my Mustang. I'll post some pics and measurements in a little while. It's too cold out right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Pics as promised. Fenderwell lip to center of center cap - front: 16 1/4", rear: 16 3/8" Fenderwell to top of tire - front: 2", rear: 2 1/8" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Thanks for the tip about the wipers and the pics. The Edge looks a lot better lowered! How has the ride and handling been for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted November 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Ride has stiffened a tad but is still compliant over small bumps. I haven't had a chance to open it up on the twisties yet but maybe this weekend I'll get a chance. So far though, with a lower roll center and fairly flat body roll on corner exit with the hammer down, it feels good man. Proper length shocks with damping/rebound correction for the new springs would help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Got the springs installed this weekend. I think it looks really good, (even with the snow tires) more street beast and less 4x4. Overall the install went good, the only issue was with the 21mm nut that holds the strut hat on. I had to find a way to hold the nut and turn the 10 mm on the shock. I ended up using a pair of needle nose vise grips. Thanks for all the info. I'm off to get an alignment done today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted November 10, 2020 Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 The alignment corrected both front and rear toe. The front camber was ok but the rear is out and still is, but not so bad that its a major issue as long as I keep tires rotated. Does anybody make adjustable rear camber arms for our vehicles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 Looks great @Gregertech! As for rear camber, it looks like there is an eccentric washer to adjust rear camber: https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Ford__Edge/Alignment-Camber-Adjusting-Eccentric/53566044/7T4Z5K751A.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Is that washer already on the vehicle or does it need to be added? Anybody tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Just a quick update, after being lowered for a couple of weeks, I started hearing random popping sounds coming from the right front, then a day or two later the left side started doing the same thing. I thought something was seriously wrong so I pulled the front tires and inspected everything to make sure nothing was loose. Turns out everything was fine and after some research online I had a good idea that it was the springs rubbing against the rubber seat. So I spent a good three hours pulling the front struts again and putting some grease between the springs and rubber spring seat. It's been about a week and no more noises from the front. Turns out doing this was mentioned in the how-to guide as an optional item. Unfortunately I didn't pay attention to it the first time. I forgot to mention, this time I picked up this oxygen sensor socket from Nothern tool to use on the 21mm nut on the top hat. Although I could only do about a quarter turn at a time It worked good. Performance Tool Oxygen Sensor Socket — 3/8in. Drive, Model# W1267 | Northern Tool Edited December 13, 2020 by Gregertech 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackedDSM Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 On 11/9/2020 at 11:23 AM, Gregertech said: Got the springs installed this weekend. I think it looks really good, (even with the snow tires) more street beast and less 4x4. Overall the install went good, the only issue was with the 21mm nut that holds the strut hat on. I had to find a way to hold the nut and turn the 10 mm on the shock. I ended up using a pair of needle nose vise grips. Thanks for all the info. I'm off to get an alignment done today. That looks great. I can't bring myself to do it because I'm like an old man and want comfort. Lol. But man that looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 10 hours ago, CrackedDSM said: That looks great. I can't bring myself to do it because I'm like an old man and want comfort. Lol. But man that looks great. I can understand prioritizing comfort. I'm not quite there yet. ? I love the way it looks and honestly, it could be 3/8" or 1/2" less drop than it is and it would still look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhawk Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Super sharp looking and nicely done....good info too! Thanks! I swapped from rubber to poly bushings on the sway bar on my car....not a huge difference but the harder you corner the more it seems to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 9:33 AM, poontanghooligan said: Yup that's the writeup I used. I did remove the wiper arms. Some say it's not necessary but I found it easier to get the plastic top tray off. Make sure you get the wiper arms put back on in the exact same position as they came off otherwise they try to wipe beyond the window (ask me how I know). There has been a little settling in the 500 miles since the install, especially the rear. Maybe a 1/4" or so which makes it look even better. There is more rear camber now so the top of the tire tucks in just a tad. Fronts are fine. I'll be getting an alignment soon as I feel there is too much rear camber and am concerned about inner tire wear. I have ordered custom 15mm wheel adapters using these measurements from Motorsport Tech. Very high quality and durability. Used them when I had my Mustang. I'll post some pics and measurements in a little while. It's too cold out right now. Did you get the wheel adapters installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontanghooligan Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Sorry for late response. I ended up not ordering the adapters. My wife is going through major medical issues and we need every dollar right now. Maybe early next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I'm sorry to hear that, I hope everything turns out alright for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commbubba19 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 11/10/2020 at 3:29 PM, poontanghooligan said: Looks great @Gregertech! As for rear camber, it looks like there is an eccentric washer to adjust rear camber: https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Ford__Edge/Alignment-Camber-Adjusting-Eccentric/53566044/7T4Z5K751A.html that eccentric bolt and part diagram is for 14 and older. The 15 and newer rear suspension does not have rear camber adjustment. The u shaped arms do not have camber bolts. I did find a moog eccentric bolt part number that says it will fit but I need to call them to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 I think it should be noted that 2015 and up Edge do in fact have the ability for rear camber adjustment. I just learned this information from somebody on Facebook. It is not obvious that camber is adjustable when looking under the vehicle and doesn't seem to be widely known. I just got my Edge re-aligned, I had to show the tech where the camber adjustment was, and all numbers are within spec now, before this the rear camber was -3.0 and -2.0. The photo shows the location of the bolt, subframe side, and the elongated hole which allows the upper suspension arm to be adjusted in and out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregertech Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 It would also be great if this information was included in the spring replacement write up, if somebody has access to it. 15-18 Edge Sport Spring Replacement Instructions.docx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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