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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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Leaf Spring Torque Spec

I would like to know the rear shackle to leaf spring torque spec. on a 78 f150
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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I never torque them. But if I did I'd put around 80# on it, if it's a 9/16" through bolt.
 
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Thanks, I will go with that since others are telling me about the same..
 
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Thanks, I will go with that since others are telling me about the same. my book states about 70 to 105lb.
 
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