torque spec on u-bolts

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Oct 27, 2005 | 08:41 PM

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torque spec on u-bolts

i was wondering if somebody could tell me where
i can get the torque spec's for the you bolts after
replacing the leafs.

Oct 27, 2005 | 10:47 PM

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what kind of truck do you have?...regardless, the torque wrench you most probably have goes up to 150 ftlbs and would start there

Oct 28, 2005 | 01:53 PM

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I'm not sure of the spec, but it's pretty high to be sure. I'd guess somewhere between 100 and 200 would be fine. Don't go all crazy with the snipe, that's a waste of effort.

Oct 28, 2005 | 08:37 PM

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i have an 87 for f-150 4x4. and i have a torque wrench
that goes 250lbs. thanks guys.

Oct 28, 2005 | 09:23 PM

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according to my haynes manuel f100,150,250,lightning,bronco 75-100 ftlbs...over 8500 gvw 250/350 150-210ftlbs

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Oct 29, 2005 | 10:51 PM

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i forgot to mention it is recommended to replace the ubolts when serviced

Oct 30, 2005 | 08:19 AM

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Thank You. For The Info.

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Nov 22, 2005 | 01:46 PM

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From: savanna il

when torquing new u bolts you should lightly coat them with oil and torque them 75-90 foot pounds of torque torquing dry wont give you a true reading. also after you have driven a couple hundred miles retorque them there is such athing as to much torque