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Old 10-03-2012, 12:59 PM
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Just finished replacing my leafs and shackles last night. I do know that the front leaf spring bolts need to be 109ftlb but what about the rear of the leaf that attaches to the shackle? Should it also be 109? I don't want to compress the bushing to where I damage it.
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bump.. anyone?
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Factory specs are as follows:

U-Bolt Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 N·m (52 ft. lbs.)
Front Pivot Bolt . . . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Upper Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Lower Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Factory specs are as follows:

U-Bolt Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 N·m (52 ft. lbs.)
Front Pivot Bolt . . . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Upper Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Lower Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Very stupid question, but how do you measure that? Like how would I know if they are to spec?
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not stupid, just unknowing. Google torque wrench.
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Originally Posted by PatriotGT
not stupid, just unknowing. Google torque wrench.
Thank you
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Better yet just go to Vato Zona and borrow a torque wrench.
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