Correct torque #'s on drop shackles
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Correct torque #'s on drop shackles
I know, I posted this on someone else's thread already, but just in case others know the answer also, what is the correct torque for the bolts on the drop shackles? I torqued them to 75 thinking they were suspension pieces and that would be right. It now sounds and feels like something is binding possibly. There seems to be much more noise when going over bumps, or is this due to the poly bushing they installed on the lower bolt. Thanks in advance
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Like my plugs, i don't torque. I just tighten the suckers til they don't want to go anymore. However I do have an answer for you, it's a trick this forum told me about before I installed mine. You must use grease or use vasoline on the bushings to eliminate any noise. I think I used that special silicone the cable people use out side on the wires, it never hardens. Mine have been in a while now, and not a sound from them.
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Originally posted by MORTIS
Rob and Chris, thanks a lot. I guess someone got a hold of a technical manual.
Rob and Chris, thanks a lot. I guess someone got a hold of a technical manual.
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Here's mine
Last edited by Rob_02Lightning; Dec 21, 2002 at 01:00 AM.
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well the plugs i torqued to 13 ft/lbs, but the shackles, i just gave them all i had until they couldn't go anymore...... 
plus i didn't have a torque wrench around at the time so whatever, i don't have a problem with my shackles, noise or anything.
plus i didn't have a torque wrench around at the time so whatever, i don't have a problem with my shackles, noise or anything.
