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Mar 10, 2007 | 05:49 PM

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torque spec for spring's

i am looking for the torque spec for the front spring axle u-bolt's.i just don't want to over tightin them and stretch the u-bolt's.thank's,tracy

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Mar 10, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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The '49-'51 shop manual lists 108-125 ft-lbs for an F1, F2 or F3. I just reinstaled the front and rear axles on my '52 frame. Tightened them to about 115 ft-lbs. Good workout!

Mike

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Mar 11, 2007 | 06:59 AM

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thank you,i will torque them today. tracy

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