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09-16-2005, 03:27 PM
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leaf spring ?
i have been doing what i call a frame restro and was wondering of a proper way to bolt up rear assembly (new drop hangers new shackles replacing the original springs and replacing the rubber grommet and sleeves in the leafs) my ? is should i just hand tighten everything in and bolt rear-end up solid to leaf spring pods and then sit the frame with wheels in place on ground and alow the assembly adjust to were it want to go and then tightend with impact while on ground? i am open for any suggestions to keep me safe and not cost me any extra money in the future. thanks in advance 86 gmg
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09-16-2005, 05:03 PM
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I would tighten everything up before it hit the ground but thats my opinion Im curious to see what others say
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09-16-2005, 05:21 PM
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I would hand tighten, lower it down and jump in the bed some before I take the impact gun to it.
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09-16-2005, 10:56 PM
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I would loosely install the Spring-to-Axle U-bolts/nuts, the front hanger bolt/nut and the two rear shackle/hanger bolts/nuts. (Make sure the two rear shackle/hanger bolts turn freely.) Then, I'd lower the full weight of the truck onto the suspension. Then, tightened the bolts/nuts to specs with a torque wrench. Torque the front and rear bolts/nuts to 110 ft-lbs (150 N-m). Tighten the U-bolts/nuts in a cross pattern between 10 to 25 ft-lbs (14 to 35 N-m), then torque to 150 ft-lbs (200 N-m).
Got any pics of your frame resto. 
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09-17-2005, 10:12 AM
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thanks for the help guys as far as pic i am taking photos but have no way to post and they are not on a digital put a scanner is in the future!
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