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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 03:31 PM
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I don't think grade 2 bolts will take much torque before they snap
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
I don't think grade 2 bolts will take much torque before they snap
yep, that’s what I’m afraid of… guess “tight” will have to do.
 
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Spring pack center bolt only has to hold the spring pack together long enough to tighten and torque the u-bolts, then there is no load on it.
 
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