Torque question?

[JUNIOR-K5]

I just installed a shackle flip from diy 4x great product kert. Question is what should I torque rear shackles to I put them at 45lbs. is that good or not enough. Thanks

 

[4X4HIGH]

Which bolts are you talking about? If you mean the bolts that hold the brackets to the frame then what diameter of bolt is being used?

 

[JUNIOR-K5]

I mean the rear shackles that hold the springs where bushings go.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Oh ok, i think those go to like 80 lbs. They are 9/16" IIRC?

 

[JUNIOR-K5]

Cool thanks how about the front shackles would they also go at 80lbs.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Depends on bolt size. GM used two different size bolts.

 

[blazinzuk]

Now this is just me but I use nylocks on all my bushing bolts and tighten them down to just after snug. I do this to prevent binding. You will have to replace your bushings more often (like every two or three years) or at least I have had too.