Is there a specific torque setting for the front leaf spring bolts and the little ones on the shackles? Obviously I dont want them too loose but I dont want to tighten too much and squish the bushing. Midolyn if it matters.

Also, my original bushingswere a pain in the butt to remove. They were very snug in the hole. The replacements aren't the same. They are loose enough I can move the leaf slightly laterally. Is this normal?

 

I'm sure there's a torque setting, I just make them tight, but without smushing stuff. And the new bushings should fit snugly, my poly shackle bushings did NOT go in easily, but that may just be poly

 

spring shackle bars to body and spring - 15 to 22 ft/ lbs
spring to spring front hanger nut - 30 to 50 ft/lbs
spring to axle u-bolt nut - 30 to 45 ft/lbs

 

I mean, it isnt LOOSE, but it sure isnt as snug as the originals. I can only get about a cm of lateral movement, less on the passenger's side. I just figured there would be no play in it whatsoever. Ill have a stabilizer bar in there too, so it shouldnt be a problem, right?

 

Thanks Bud!

 

Oh, and btw, should everything be snugged up after its on the ground? Like the same for the front to prevent resistive pressure...

 

Yeah, wait till it is on the ground to tighten them, or it will squeak.