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torque for leaf spring U-bolts?

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Old 07-21-2016, 01:04 AM
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Cut the U bolts down. Install u bolts, snug nuts w/ wrench, cut u bolts 3-5 threads above the nut. Too long and they may punch into the chassis when you compress the suspension.
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dont over tighten it can crush into the housing tube, i stop at 65 lbs.
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Thanks. Will do both suggestions.
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