4wheelin4Jesus
1/2 ton status
anybody know the torque settings for the rear leaf spring bolts, and the rear shackle bolts?
I have a 1978 gmc jimmy.
thanks
I have a 1978 gmc jimmy.
thanks
CK5
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Rear Leaf And Shackle Bolt Torque Settings.
- Thread starter 4wheelin4Jesus
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Rear suspension torque spec
Rear suspension ( leaf spring type)
Spring front eye bolt 90 lbs
Spring rear eye bolt 90 lbs
Spring rear shackle 90 lbs
LOL 90 lbs ... all
This is out of a Haynes Manual Chev-GMC 76-87 Sub,Blaz,Jimm...
Rear suspension ( leaf spring type)
Spring front eye bolt 90 lbs
Spring rear eye bolt 90 lbs
Spring rear shackle 90 lbs
LOL 90 lbs ... all
This is out of a Haynes Manual Chev-GMC 76-87 Sub,Blaz,Jimm...
cegusman
3/4 ton status
In chiltons its 40ft lbs. I have allways done this and never had a problem
Torque settings
Funny its not the same . Anyway I was going to say from the start that a torque wrench with a strict setting isn't needed in this application...If you were installing heads or setting up a bearing pre load then yes... Its good to know though so you have a idea. Something you might want to do is get a new set of crimp or metal lock nuts...what ever you call them...If not then a drop of blue locktight on each then tight with a 1/2 ratchet Just don't go crazy and overtighten so the bracket bends and squeezes and crushes or breaks... ,,,.... Thats all just IMO hope it helps...
Funny its not the same . Anyway I was going to say from the start that a torque wrench with a strict setting isn't needed in this application...If you were installing heads or setting up a bearing pre load then yes... Its good to know though so you have a idea. Something you might want to do is get a new set of crimp or metal lock nuts...what ever you call them...If not then a drop of blue locktight on each then tight with a 1/2 ratchet Just don't go crazy and overtighten so the bracket bends and squeezes and crushes or breaks... ,,,.... Thats all just IMO hope it helps...
cegusman
3/4 ton status
Yes blue lock tight can be your friend. But I have never had a spring bolt losen up when not using lock tight. You have to think the tighter the bolts are the harder the suspension will have to work correctly.
