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BluDak01
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3/16/2003
12:25:03

Subject: leaf springs
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Can you guuys help me find out the torque specs for the leaf spring u-bolts that go around the axles.



DakotaDan
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3/16/2003
12:36:47

RE: leaf springs
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Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolts nuts

1997 - 120 ft lbs
1998 and newer 110 ft lbs

Dan

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xplikt
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3/16/2003
14:02:59

RE: leaf springs
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Man I wish I had a ramp when I did my leaf springs. Be sure when you torque those, your wheels are on the ground with weight on them. Do not torque them in the air. Torquing them under a dropped truck sucked.

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chris
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3/16/2003
21:40:10

RE: leaf springs
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Yea, having to crawl under the damn truck and try to get them torqued down was a major pain in the ass.



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