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ProStreet83C10 · 06-11-2011, 07:19 PM

Ok guys. Im in the middle of reinstalling the components on my drop kit and there's no torque specs for anything. I need to know torque specs for u bolt bolts and hanger/perch bolts. Also. New shocks the bushings for top of shock will not bolt will not go through bushings and bottom bolt is too long. Confusing and irritating!!!!!!
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ProStreet83C10 · 06-11-2011, 08:50 PM

Come on guys I NEED to know specs ASAP please!!!!
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sjreno · 06-12-2011, 08:54 AM

Im in the middle of a lowering kit install myself, and funny as it be, Im actually trying to get the U-bolts off the front lower control arms (changing out ball joints). Them suckers are on there pretty tight, so without sounding too sarcastic, Im gonna go with F'in TIGHT for a torque spec on them U-bolts. For what its worth, Ive been taking lots of pics and documenting and plan to upload and share once its complete

ProStreet83C10 · 06-12-2011, 10:35 AM

ok, i found a chiltons and bought that up....rear u bolts are 150 ft lbs.

However with these shocks.......we still have not found ANY way to make these shocks work, the rubber bushigng with metal sleeve is not big enough to fit the bolt through no matter what. do you need to remove that sleeve and run with JUST the busing and bolt with no sleeve? that seems like it might be a loose fit but thats the ONLY way i can see right now itll work! Front shocks still have no hardware

06-11-2011, 07:19 PM	#1
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Torque specs on lowering kit hardware Ok guys. Im in the middle of reinstalling the components on my drop kit and there's no torque specs for anything. I need to know torque specs for u bolt bolts and hanger/perch bolts. Also. New shocks the bushings for top of shock will not bolt will not go through bushings and bottom bolt is too long. Confusing and irritating!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

06-11-2011, 08:50 PM	#2
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Torque specs on lowering kit hardware Come on guys I NEED to know specs ASAP please!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

06-12-2011, 08:54 AM	#3
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Re: Torque specs on lowering kit hardware Im in the middle of a lowering kit install myself, and funny as it be, Im actually trying to get the U-bolts off the front lower control arms (changing out ball joints). Them suckers are on there pretty tight, so without sounding too sarcastic, Im gonna go with F'in TIGHT for a torque spec on them U-bolts. For what its worth, Ive been taking lots of pics and documenting and plan to upload and share once its complete

06-12-2011, 10:35 AM	#4
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Torque specs on lowering kit hardware ok, i found a chiltons and bought that up....rear u bolts are 150 ft lbs. However with these shocks.......we still have not found ANY way to make these shocks work, the rubber bushigng with metal sleeve is not big enough to fit the bolt through no matter what. do you need to remove that sleeve and run with JUST the busing and bolt with no sleeve? that seems like it might be a loose fit but thats the ONLY way i can see right now itll work! Front shocks still have no hardware __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79



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