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**The Rocknrod** · 09-04-2017, 06:45 AM

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com...que_specs.html
Ya that does "seem" rather high but thats what the chassis torque specs show.
1/2" grade 8 fasteners torque at 90 foot pounds and 5/8" grade 8 are 159/180 ft lbs. So I guess they're using the 5/8 size fasteners?
Maybe someone in engineering can assist.

09-04-2017, 06:45 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Shock Torque Specs Confirmation http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com...que_specs.html Ya that does "seem" rather high but thats what the chassis torque specs show. 1/2" grade 8 fasteners torque at 90 foot pounds and 5/8" grade 8 are 159/180 ft lbs. So I guess they're using the 5/8 size fasteners? Maybe someone in engineering can assist. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 09-04-2017 at 07:28 AM.