track bar torque????
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track bar torque????
I've been reading threads on here trying to find the torque for the track bar bolts. My bracket is broken were the bracket bolts to the frame. So to weld this I will have to take the track bar loose most likely at the axle. Now my issue is My Haynes manual says 406 lb ft for upper track bar bolt and 189 lb ft for the bolt on axle. doesn't make sense to me since they are the same size bolt. So I get on here and I've seen 369 lb ft for both bolts and 406 lb ft for both bolts??????? So anyone know for sure?????
2000 F250 4x4.
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2000 F250 4x4.
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8222938
here is a pic and page were clay from riff raff shows 369 lb ft,
but ive seen the same pic with 406 lb ft.
here is a pic and page were clay from riff raff shows 369 lb ft,
but ive seen the same pic with 406 lb ft.
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ok, I belive the correct torque for track bar nuts ( upper to frame bracket and lower to axle bracket ) for 2000-2002 super dutys are for the majority of research are 369 lb ft.
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Again, I'm not doubting anything people are posting. But where are you getting that value?
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More Detail on Torque Spec
Hi Folks,
I have the '99 F350 and it has the smaller track bar bolts. 389 ft lbs would be way too much. I dug out the Haynes manual and wanted to share. I like to find specs in print where possible, especially when the inter-webs have conflicting information. This may help the next guy or gal when they search.
129 for the '99 and 389 ft lbs for the 2000-2003. See attached pic.
I get a lot of help on FTE and wanted to help in a small way.
I have the '99 F350 and it has the smaller track bar bolts. 389 ft lbs would be way too much. I dug out the Haynes manual and wanted to share. I like to find specs in print where possible, especially when the inter-webs have conflicting information. This may help the next guy or gal when they search.
129 for the '99 and 389 ft lbs for the 2000-2003. See attached pic.
I get a lot of help on FTE and wanted to help in a small way.
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Mee too. Even had a torque wrech that would go that high, but my impact tightens to around that anyway. I just blasted mine.
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I have the “99 with the smaller bolt so torqued it to 129 ft lbs. The new track bar helped with the vibration.
However, the wife and I went to town yesterday and bad vibration returned
i could also smell burning. It turns out the right side caliper was sticking! We limped it home and now I’m replacing the caliper and rubber brake hose. I could push the caliper cylinders in with a huge clamp but it does look somewhat rusty.
it wouldn’t stick all the time but when it did it would also pull hard to the right. Didn’t do it on the way home as far as I could tell.
I love my truck but I’m always working on it these days. Makes me second guess if she would be road worthy of a long trip. The engine and transmission work great, it’s all the minor stuff..
However, the wife and I went to town yesterday and bad vibration returned
i could also smell burning. It turns out the right side caliper was sticking! We limped it home and now I’m replacing the caliper and rubber brake hose. I could push the caliper cylinders in with a huge clamp but it does look somewhat rusty.
it wouldn’t stick all the time but when it did it would also pull hard to the right. Didn’t do it on the way home as far as I could tell.
I love my truck but I’m always working on it these days. Makes me second guess if she would be road worthy of a long trip. The engine and transmission work great, it’s all the minor stuff..
Last edited by Josh Ross; Dec 28, 2025 at 06:01 AM.
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Original spec and current recommendation
I've been reading threads on here trying to find the torque for the track bar bolts. My bracket is broken were the bracket bolts to the frame. So to weld this I will have to take the track bar loose most likely at the axle. Now my issue is My Haynes manual says 406 lb ft for upper track bar bolt and 189 lb ft for the bolt on axle. doesn't make sense to me since they are the same size bolt. So I get on here and I've seen 369 lb ft for both bolts and 406 lb ft for both bolts??????? So anyone know for sure?????
2000 F250 4x4.
Thanks
2000 F250 4x4.
Thanks
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