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BluDak01
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2003
14:41:04
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Does anybody know what the torque is on the rear leaf u bolts? I got a 2001 4x4 and am thinking of taking out the smallest leaf to bring the back level with the front. Any info would be appreciated.
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jjj
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2003
17:21:19
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I wouldn't do that unless you know HOW it will affect the handling.
A better option would be adjust the front torsion bars back to the stock height. All it is is turning a bolt.
Jeff
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xplikt
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1/12/2003
17:30:21
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BluDak01, the leaf spring U bolts are 120 ft. lbs. and the leaf spring eye bolts are 110 ft. lbs. Hope ya got a long torque wrench or some guns for this one. Under my dropped truck it was a pain for me. Be sure you torque these while the tires are on the ground and all weight is on it. Just snug them up a lil before you drop it, but do not torque it in the air.
-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
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Hotchkis swaybars and springs
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BluDak01
Dodge Dakota
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1/12/2003
19:37:19
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Thanks for the info. As far as the handling does do you think it would affect it in a good or bad way?
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xplikt
GenIII
1/12/2003
19:44:52
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Can't carry as much weight in the bed. Should drop you a tad. It wouldn't be as stiff back there, but nothing major.
-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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