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Jan 26, 2024 | 05:13 PM

MoBill122

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2001 Track Bar

Anyone know what size socket I'm going to need to get a 2001 F250 Track Bar bolt off ?
Just getting ready to do this if it ever quits raining

Jan 26, 2024 | 05:56 PM

INFRNL

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a big one....I can't recall. I'll see if I can figure it out

Jan 26, 2024 | 06:02 PM

Tpayne621

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30mm. 1-3/16 will also work.

Jan 26, 2024 | 06:17 PM

OldMechanic57

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30mm I think.

Jan 26, 2024 | 06:26 PM

INFRNL

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I just went out and confirmed that Tpayne is correct. 30mm or 1-3/16"

Jan 27, 2024 | 04:53 AM

MoBill122

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Thanks Guys ! My book says 396ftlbs for torque ??? WTH.... I'll have too go to the gym and recruit a bodybuilder to torque that ! LOL

Jan 27, 2024 | 06:19 AM

OldMechanic57

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Thanks Guys ! My book says 396ftlbs for torque ??? WTH.... I'll have too go to the gym and recruit a bodybuilder to torque that ! LOL

I just used an impact on mine. Never have had any issues.

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Jan 27, 2024 | 10:25 AM

INFRNL

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Thanks Guys ! My book says 396ftlbs for torque ??? WTH.... I'll have too go to the gym and recruit a bodybuilder to torque that ! LOL

yeah, try breaking that free without an impact....it's not an easy task with a makeshift 5' cheater bar and no room for ratchet to get a click

Jan 27, 2024 | 10:57 AM

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z31freakify

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Make sure when you install track bar to leave the bolts loose and have the weight on the suspension when tighten them up.

Jan 27, 2024 | 03:57 PM

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OldMechanic57

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I’ve got a 3/4” torque wrench that goes up to 600 ft/lbs. The heck with that laying on my back on a creeper!

Jan 27, 2024 | 06:36 PM

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udsuth78

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A floor jack works fairly well for something like that, if an impact isn't available. As long as the bolt isn't tighter than whatever it's bolted to is heavy. Just lay the wrench handle in the jacks cradle and lift. I usually like to do it from a safe distance. Sometimes old suspension hardware can let go violently.