Lower control arm bolts

I have an '87 4X4 Pickup that seems to have lost one of the cam bolts on the lower control arm. The bushing seems fine from what I can see, although a little too offset to simply slide a new bolt in there. The manual that I have says that I need to torque the replacement bolt to

203 ft. lbs, but I have yet to find a torque wrench that goes that high. Is it really necessary? I drive a pretty rough dirt road every day to get home, and I am pretty sure that my worn out shocks are the culprit.

As for getting the bolt in there, do I really need to take the steering knuckle, stabilizer, torsion and shock off to get it to line up so I can slide the bolt in? Mind you, I just want to get the bolt back in so I can drive it to town to have someone else replace the shocks and check everything over. Towing is not really an option.

Of course, I have to find a new bolt first, since the one that is in there is totally gone. The guys at the dealership are ninnies, and couldn't figure out what part number it was. What is so special about these bolts?

Also, I'm looking at buying some much better shocks than what's on there, which just might be factory for all I know. Rancho, Monroe, Bilstein? I don't have a lift, but I'm not sure what to go for.

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mantismetalworks
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As far as the torque wrench goes, your local parts store may have free loaners. Or pick up a Craftsman on sale.

Craftsman 25-250 lb/ft:

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johngdole

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