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Old Aug 18, 2000 | 01:49 PM
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Question Rear Shackle Torque??

Looked at FAQ and searched.

Does anyone have the spec for the rear shackle torque?
Upper bolt?
Lower bolt?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2000 | 03:25 PM
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Thanks for looking at the FAQ's first.

Haven't a clue. When mine were done, the torque was "tight"

Sorry I couldn't help more.

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Old Aug 18, 2000 | 04:11 PM
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Upper and lower bolts, from 75-95 foot pounds.
Make sure you start the bolt,then jack the rear end up to load the springs with the trucks weigh, then torque to spec.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2000 | 12:33 AM
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Recommend using the lower end of the range for the bottom bolt. It starts seriously compressing the bracket (and the bushing on the shackle)if you get it any tighter. Just put mine on a couple of hours ago. Great looking mod (and easy)!!!

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