What is the torque spec on the rear axle ubolts on a half ton at the spring plate?
CK5
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Need quick torque spec
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the repair book I have says rear axle to spring u bolt 140 ft-lbs.
what size u bolt Colby...
and watch for the axle tube collapsing under high torque values....1/2 ton is susceptible if its rusty.
http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/pages/U-Bolt_Torque.html
and watch for the axle tube collapsing under high torque values....1/2 ton is susceptible if its rusty.
http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/pages/U-Bolt_Torque.html
5/8 x 3" x 7 1/2"
EDIT: looked it up. Thanks for the link. Claire was typing my message for me - she didn't know to look at the list.
I appreciate the help.
EDIT: looked it up. Thanks for the link. Claire was typing my message for me - she didn't know to look at the list.
I appreciate the help.
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SHE is excused for not knowing such matters!
I've had a few 1/2t tubes start to crush before reaching the specified torque, but its because they were driven in salt for 10+ years...just sayin'
I've had a few 1/2t tubes start to crush before reaching the specified torque, but its because they were driven in salt for 10+ years...just sayin'
lol. This axle is real solid. It's from late 80s and Oregon (not a big salt state).
This axle is real solid. It's from late 80s and Oregon (not a big salt state).
