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Rear trailing arm torque
I just replaced the trailing arm bushings on my 62 and I was wondering how much to apply when I put the bolts back in. any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque
Bolt tourque chart suggest 80 ft lbs for grade 8, 1/2"
115 for 9/16"
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque
Thanks for the information.
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque
From the GM manual, those are 140 ft. lbs and you want them at ride height when you torque them, not hanging down.
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque
I did 140 as well
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