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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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I am about ready to install my lift kit but had a question, what is the torque specs for the axle u bolts. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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as much as you can put on them without using a cheater bar! seriously, just tighten them down by hand as much as possible and call it a day. they call for 200 ft/lbs of torque

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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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I just gun them gun as tight as I can get them with my impact wrench... 300-400ft/lbs.

probably too much, but haven't destroyed one yet..
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Do yall use lock-tight on them?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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i never have, they need to be checked every now and then anyway because u bolts stretch some
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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they are stretched after I tighten them.. that is why I tighten them so tight..

so hard to type after soo much Stolichnaya .
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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I never have either... Just wanted to make sure Im not forgetting something...
 
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I wasnt for sure since the directions that came with the kit said torque them but didnt give torque specs.
 
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Yet he spells the name of the Rusisan vodka maker properly after butchering his last post. Impressive
 
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Yet he spells the name of the Rusisan vodka maker properly after butchering his last post. Impressive
i can't spell Stolichnaya when I am sober.. that is why I use cut and paste That post was an impressive feat.
 
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