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Thanks. I'll take them to 45 lbs and recheck.

Ok thanks. But there must be a reason for the 45lb spec. The service manual also says in bold letters "do not over tighten u bolt nuts"

The service manual specs out 45 ft lbs for the leaf spring U bolts. This sounds low concidering they are 1/2-20 threads. Everyone I have talked to says they need to be alot tighter 70-100 ft lbs. Does anyone know what is correct? Also do you torque them while the weight of the car is down on the...

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I want to drop the leaf springs down to remove the rear housing by taking off the rear shackle hangers. Looks like 2 bolts in each that connect it to the frame. Does anyone know if the nuts behind these 2 bolts are welded to the other side because I don't see access to get to them.