torque specs
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 366
From: California
torque specs
hey guys im having some trouble finding the torque specs for the rear end of my 69 mustang. i need the following...
U-bolts that tie down the diff. to the leaf springs
small u-bolts on the drive shaft
leaf spring bolt.
leaf spring shackle bolts
and the rear shocks.
i need to know what to torque them to. any info would be much appreciated.
thank you
U-bolts that tie down the diff. to the leaf springs
small u-bolts on the drive shaft
leaf spring bolt.
leaf spring shackle bolts
and the rear shocks.
i need to know what to torque them to. any info would be much appreciated.
thank you
1st Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 56
From: Alabama
hey guys im having some trouble finding the torque specs for the rear end of my 69 mustang. i need the following...
U-bolts that tie down the diff. to the leaf springs 30-45
small u-bolts on the drive shaft 12-15
leaf spring bolt. The bolt holding the leaves together? Not mentioned, an not crucial either
leaf spring shackle bolts 15-22
and the rear shocks. 15-25 for both upper bolts and lower bolt
i need to know what to torque them to. any info would be much appreciated.
thank you
U-bolts that tie down the diff. to the leaf springs 30-45
small u-bolts on the drive shaft 12-15
leaf spring bolt. The bolt holding the leaves together? Not mentioned, an not crucial either
leaf spring shackle bolts 15-22
and the rear shocks. 15-25 for both upper bolts and lower bolt
i need to know what to torque them to. any info would be much appreciated.
thank you
All measurements are ft*lbf
6th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 10,468
From: California
Whenever in doubt just look it up online. You can find generic torque spec guides for the size/thread pitch of everything. It's the same. Just makes sure you use the spec of the SHAFT size and NOT the socket size.
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