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How often do you check steering gear bolt torque?

rcamacho

rcamacho

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It's been about a year since I checked after having the frame patch and ORD brace installed. All bolts were loose. I've re-torqued all to 85ft/lbs. Seems like I'll need to make this a regular inspection before/after going offroad.

Any credibility to upgrading to GR9 bolts?
 
I'd consider swapping in new bolts. I had some issues with tranny crossmember bolts loosening up over and over again, so I finally replaced them with all new bolts, washers and nuts and problem was solved.

Grade 8's should be plenty fine.

Rene
 
rcamacho said:
It's been about a year since I checked after having the frame patch and ORD brace installed. All bolts were loose. I've re-torqued all to 85ft/lbs. Seems like I'll need to make this a regular inspection before/after going offroad.

Any credibility to upgrading to GR9 bolts?
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I check mine after every 4-6 wheelin trips. After the first few checks a few years ago, they've stayed tight ever since.
 
Never checked mine. Can you tell me where they are? They sound important
 
I check them pretty regularly if I remember to. They will loosen up from time to time. Installing new grade 8 bolts is a good idea. When I installed my new bolts I installed bolts that were about 1/2 longer then stock. 3 of the bolts you can get a nut on the backside of the steering box. I installed metal locknuts to help keep them from loosening. It seems to help keep them in there longer.

Harley
 
tRustyK5 said:
I'd consider swapping in new bolts. I had some issues with tranny crossmember bolts loosening up over and over again, so I finally replaced them with all new bolts, washers and nuts and problem was solved.

Grade 8's should be plenty fine.

Rene
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I'm running new GR8 bolts that came with the ORD brace. I'll check them regularly and go with hightemp locktite next time.
 
miniwally said:
Never checked mine. Can you tell me where they are? They sound important
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Right next to your front left leaf spring, ya moron.
 
FWP said:
Right next to your front left leaf spring, ya moron.
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I took off the visor and looked and couldn't find nothin there. I think the previous owner must have forgot to put that back on when he took it apart. I will have to ask him where it is.:p:
 
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