Duster2022!
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What are the torque specs for leaf spring shackle bolts? And does anybody know what the torque specs are four leaf spring brackets?
Leaf spring shackle bolts
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Also it might be rear end specific.
8 3/4" u bolts are way less torque than you would think like 45 lbft IIRC and if over tightened WILL crush the housing tube.
I have the photos to prove.
ALSO...
if in an 8 3/4 DO NOT USE ANY U BOLTS THAT DONT HAVE THE FLATTENED AREA IN THE "U"
Round u bolts have point load that will crush the tube at lower torque than spec.
I also have photos to prove it.
8 3/4" u bolts are way less torque than you would think like 45 lbft IIRC and if over tightened WILL crush the housing tube.
I have the photos to prove.
ALSO...
if in an 8 3/4 DO NOT USE ANY U BOLTS THAT DONT HAVE THE FLATTENED AREA IN THE "U"
Round u bolts have point load that will crush the tube at lower torque than spec.
I also have photos to prove it.
Howard1784
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The 2 bolts that attach to the upper rear mount, 3/8, 30 to 40
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