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Aug 16, 2007 | 02:02 AM

Nikolai

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torque specs

Looking for two different torque specs for my 04 F-250...

lugnuts - 14x1.5 conical seat (if it matters). I searched and found 160 ft/lbs but no one that posted it seemed positive.

the new aluminum rear diff cover - I searched and found two specs. One was like 45 ft/lbs and the other was only like 25 or 26 ft/lbs. Again, this is for the new cover, not the stamped steel one.

I'd just like to know for sure what they are.

Thanks.

Aug 16, 2007 | 02:14 AM

heidiandmax

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From: VENTURA COUNTY

Tourque for lugs are 155 f/lbs(haynes).I would like to hear what the diff specs are.I have the new cover waiting to go on too.

Aug 16, 2007 | 09:18 AM

Red Monkey

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If you are going to worry about the proper torque for your diff cover you have too much time on your hands. Just put a bead of sealer around it and tighten the thing down and you will be 'Good to Go'!! This isn't a highly stressed part, it just holds in your gear dope.

Aug 16, 2007 | 05:41 PM

03scf250

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From: Orefield,PA

This is from an older post I hope this helps clear up the confusion. Also don't forget aluminum cover needs longer bolts. If I remember right they are 1 and 1/4" long 5/16" course thread.

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