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Hot Rods axle U bolt torque

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by perrytudor32, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. perrytudor32
    Joined: Sep 7, 2012
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    hi,i have a chassis eng leaf spring kit on my 34 truck.1/2 x 20 nuts.what would you torque them too.google says anywhere from 45 to 70 lbs ft.ta in advance.
     
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  2. That's what the recommended torque says for that particular bolt size. I'd go with that. Other wise you will deform the plates.
     
  3. 19Fordy
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  4. And re-torque them after a couple hundred miles.
     
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  5. And I'd highly recommend that you torque them dry; put any lubricant on them and you can crush the axle tube. DAMHIKIJK...
     
    Last edited: Apr 3, 2018
  6. perrytudor32
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