torque wrench settings for rear supension

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Alessandro
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torque wrench settings for rear supension

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Hi can some please tell me what the torque wrench settings are for the u bolts on the springs and also the shackles please I have looked in the haynes manual and cant find anything what a crap manual.
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Re: torque wrench settings for rear supension

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They don't call it HBOL (Haynes Book of Lies) for no good reason! These are standard 3/8" threads - so 40 ft lbf will be fine. But to be honest -a good hand pull with a 9/16" AF ring key is what I have used for years and years........ Only tighten the rear suspension when the weight of the car is on it - and you have bounced it up and down a few times.........
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Re: torque wrench settings for rear supension

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bmcecosse wrote:They don't call it HBOL (Haynes Book of Lies) for no good reason! These are standard 3/8" threads - so 40 ft lbf will be fine. But to be honest -a good hand pull with a 9/16" AF ring key is what I have used for years and years........

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