axle u bolts
Posted: 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 
what is the torque(or procedure) for tightening the u bolts, I don`t want to break them 
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axle u bolts
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 08 12:33 pm
45lbs
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 08 1:26 pm
Been torquing them up to 100.
Posted: 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.
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.Posted: Sun Mar 16, 08 8:25 pm
cheers everybody 
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 08 8:48 pm
Nice reply, Latil
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 08 9:08 pm
Thanks Kev,I try not to talk bullocks all the time. 