Torque Specifications
13mm Caliper bolts 12 lbs
13mm assembly 12-point bolts 75 lbs
36mm axle nut 175 lbs

http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/dana30wheelbearing.htm

in the haynes it even says 75 lbs...you figure they are the 3 bolts holding the front wheels in place....all the axle-nut does is hold together the bearing w/ the outer shaft.

the original equipment is always is the best. always last the longest. even when you get OE replacements, its still not built as good as the original.

 

I didnt think that torque spec was that high... interesting.. It dont matter to me anymores.. as I have hpd44 under one rig and gm 60 under the other

 

ive benn thru three sets also cheap parts is most likely the cause dont no if theres a heavyduty version bet for 48 bucks i just replace and ride bennet carries 2 in stock for me all the time

 

ive had my xj over 15 years and dont plan on getting rid of it this is the only fix ive found for the problem as soon as the economy gets back on track im getting it http://store.4wheelingplus.com/insta...conversion.pdf

 

Well I'm going to tear down on Sunday and give it a good look over. Gonna check the u-joints and tre's. I'll then take it to have it aligned. Gonna get by tires balanced as well to see if that helps.

 

also what shape are the tires in? shot? thats very likely the reason.

 

Tires are in good shape. about 60% left on them. The do have some chunking from rocks and whatnot but it's nothing big. I'm going to have them balanced just for extra measure.