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Spring tie plate torque specs?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Phoenix27101, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. Nov 4, 2010
    Phoenix27101

    Phoenix27101 New Member

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    I have the hanes manual, but i can not find what the torque specs are for the nuts on the u bolts around the axles. Can someone help?
     
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    cj6/442

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    people around here go only 30-40 , I like them alot tighter........... and my jeep twists up just fine.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What diameter are your U bolts? 1/2" U bolts ought to be about 70lbs...
     
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    cj6/442

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    actually I just looked back at the thread in question and I had spring plates and shackles wrong in my mind.
     
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    Phoenix27101

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    They are 1/2 inch. So consensus is 80?chainsawguy
     
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    80cj

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    The FSM for my 80 CJ-5 (1/2-20 Ubolts) says 55 ft. lbs.
     
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    Phoenix27101

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    Thank you.
     
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    Phoenix27101

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    If teh book says 55 and most go to about 80 ill go to 70. Thanks to all.
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Be sure and re-torque after you have run it for a while just in case of settling in takes place.
     
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    Phoenix27101

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    Will do. Thanks
     
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    NOCIBUR

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    Make sure they are tight enough or it will end up like mine! Was like this when I bought it. My rear dana 44 axle tube
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    NOCIBUR, Nov 7, 2010
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