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    Offline dodj

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    Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « on: May 08, 2010 - 07:05:02 PM »
    Just putting my rear axle back in and I'm wondering, should there be a washer in between the nut and the shock plate?  :dunno:
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    Offline Changin Gears

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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010 - 07:28:49 PM »
    Yes
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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010 - 07:58:32 PM »
    Thank you!
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    Offline ericindc

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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #3 on: May 09, 2010 - 12:07:55 AM »
    Really?

    I've never seen them on my cars. And the new u-bolts I've purchased never had washers.
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010 - 01:32:37 AM »
    I have always used washers & the Ubolts I buy come with washers
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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #5 on: May 10, 2010 - 03:36:32 PM »
    Sorry to hijack but I think that this fits the topic too.

    What is the correct torque for the u-bolts? Should I just tighten them up to "tight enough"?
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    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #6 on: May 10, 2010 - 06:56:59 PM »


    Better go with the right torque spec. 

    "tight enough" scares me on those bolts.
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    Offline TROUBLE987

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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #7 on: May 10, 2010 - 07:13:19 PM »
    just ordered new u-bolts and nuts with my espo springs and they didnt send me none,guess ill call them back.. :dunno:
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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #8 on: May 10, 2010 - 07:21:59 PM »
    just buy some 1/2 washers , it will probably set you back $2
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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #9 on: May 10, 2010 - 08:28:59 PM »
    My service manual (1973) says 45 foot pounds. Not too tight. The manual also points out "Do Not Over Tighten" the U-bolts.
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    Offline 426HEMI

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    Re: Rear Axle U-Bolts
    « Reply #10 on: May 10, 2010 - 08:35:10 PM »
    Good Thread,  Was wondering the torque and just think on the trucks I work on we torqued them to 400lbs each.  My arms are much stronger now hehehehehehe :bigsmile:
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