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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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adding overload springs

I junkyarded a set of oem overload springs for my 99SD.

Can anyone tell me the correct torque for the U-bolt nuts?

Thanks in advance
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Torque is somewhere around 150 ft-lbs. Torque them and check the torque after a bit of operation. The U-bolts will likely need to be tightened again.

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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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v10 mpg

i just bought a 2008 ford f350 crew cab dually fx4, v-10 with 4.10 gears. researched to find mpg at 11-14. Purchased the truck and only getting 9.1 mpg. Something wrong? Will a programmer get more. Anyone running with a programmer? Please help!
 
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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185lb/ft per the 2000 Ford Truck shop manual.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Thanks everyone, I torqued to 165ft pounds. I'll retorque in a week.
 
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