axle u bolts

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Mar 15, 08 10:33 pm

help

what is the torque(or procedure) for tightening the u bolts, I don`t want to break them

Ashley · Post by **Ashley** » Sun Mar 16, 08 12:33 pm

45lbs

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 16, 08 1:26 pm

Been torquing them up to 100.

latil · Post by **latil** » Sun Mar 16, 08 1:37 pm

45lbs

Make sure the 'U' saddles on the axle nice and snug,give it a tap down to seat. Run the nuts up to the plate and turn them equally,don't wind one up tight,try and keep the amount of thread below the nut equal all the way to final tightening. Run car 50/100 miles and re-check tightness,bolts will stretch,spring will settle.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 16, 08 8:25 pm

cheers everybody

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Sun Mar 16, 08 8:48 pm

Nice reply, Latil

latil · Post by **latil** » Sun Mar 16, 08 9:08 pm

Thanks Kev,I try not to talk bullocks all the time.