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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Torque Spec's for U-Bolts ?

Does anybody know the Torque spec's for the front U-bolts, I'm installing a
2 1/2" lift tomorrow and the instructions doesn't say. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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were did u get the lift kit from? do they have a web site that u can look up the torque?
 
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Originally Posted by medhvac
were did u get the lift kit from? do they have a web site that u can look up the torque?
I bought it off e-bay. I sent a e-mail to the seller today, but he has not replied yet.

I plan to get a early start tomorrow so i would like to have everything i need before i start.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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How bout this? Says 100 ft-lb

ICON mini pack instructions
 
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My service manual tells me 99 lb-ft.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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the guy's that did my springs said tighten till the 3/4" inpact wrench dont turn any more..lol..make sure you take it for a good 50 or so mile ride and re torque them....good luck..
 
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Thanks for the help guys,

Today i can finally lift the front to match the back.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dannyboy7.3
How bout this? Says 100 ft-lb

ICON mini pack instructions
Welcome to FTE dannyboy,

Fisrt post and you got yourself some Rep points. A mini pack is just happen to be what i'm installing.

Sorry Ron, They won't let me share points with you.
 
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Thanks Mark, I have been lurking here since I joined. Just figured it would be good to have that info when you worked on it today and I have been looking at that ICON setup for myself.

Dan
 
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Sorry Ron, They won't let me share points with you.
lol .. its all good..just didnt want you to forget..
 
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