[Stephen12ZL1]

A simple visit to the alignment shop should not be a huge ordeal with replacement of these lower control arm bolts. I understand the factory used a TTY method to set these bolts instead of a standard torque method. After the initial stretch of these bolts given the diameter of them, what is the harm with a simple retorque as the stretch has already occurred? Are these large diameter bolts indeed “weaker” after this factory tightening? Should we continue the practice of just a simple retorque? Two mechanics I have interviewed contend that the bolt has already been stretched so a simple retorque is all that is necessary. The torque will remain constant. Enlighten us please as eager minds want to know. Thanks!