Checking Torque #'s

[straightlinespeed]

Im replacing the bushing in my rear suspension. I have the FSM, but Im questioning the torque specs for the rear shackles and mount. The rear spring mount says 30 ft. lbs., I was expecting more, but that is reasonable. The one I question is the shackles nuts, the FSM say 45 ft. lbs. for non 7-1/4" rear ends, I have a 8-3/4. That seems like a awful lot of torque on that small stud.

Should i just snug them up good and tight or is there a recommended spec I should follow. I dont want to snap the stud off.

 

[TrailBeast]

I'd just snug em up good and tight about like the mount.
I think they are crush nuts IIRC and won't back off anyway.

Also I seem to remember that using an aftermarket bushing I had to stop before the nut bottomed out to keep from smashing the crap out of the poly bushings.
Just something to watch for and be aware of.

 

[cannucky]

As usual Reading Is Fundamental , the manual lists the shackle nut torque at 40 ft lbs for everything but Valiant and 30 ftlbs for Valiant . The spec you are quoting is for the U Bolt and yes 45 ftlbs is the number for the U Bolt . Remember to final torque with the weight on the spring .

 

[RustyRatRod]

As usual Reading Is Fundamental , the manual lists the shackle nut torque at 40 ft lbs for everything but Valiant and 30 ftlbs for Valiant . The spec you are quoting is for the U Bolt and yes 45 ftlbs is the number for the U Bolt . Remember to final torque with the weight on the spring .

THAT ^^^^^^

 

[straightlinespeed]

Ugh, I went and reread the manual. Yep your right Cannucky, Im not sure how I misread that, but thank you for the clarification.