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Old 03-18-2011, 04:54 PM   #1
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Torque specs for Trailing arms & Coils

Can anyone tell me the right torque for the bolts on trailing arms and coils, I have a 71 C/10 Short bed??
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Old 03-18-2011, 06:01 PM   #2
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Re: Torque specs for Trailing arms & Coils

I'm comin up with 45ft lbs bolting to trailing arm

50ft lbs bolting to frame

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Old 03-18-2011, 06:23 PM   #3
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Re: Torque specs for Trailing arms & Coils

Thanks how about the trailing arms that bolt near the middle of the frame near the drive shaft?
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Old 03-18-2011, 06:25 PM   #4
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Re: Torque specs for Trailing arms & Coils

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Old 03-18-2011, 09:16 PM   #5
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Re: Torque specs for Trailing arms & Coils

If I'm readin my book right,

145ft lbs...

Seems high to me.
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Old 03-19-2011, 06:25 PM   #6
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