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Shackle and spring bolt torque/tightness???

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Missouri 71, Apr 3, 2006.

  1. Apr 3, 2006
    Missouri 71

    Missouri 71 Member

    Imperial, MO
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    I installed my Black Diamond lift this weekend but was a bit concerned about how tight to get the shackle and spring eye bolts?

    Is there a rule of thumb?
    A torque spec?

    I don't want it to bind due to being TOO tight or wobble due to being too loose.

    Thanks for any and all help.
     
    Missouri 71, Apr 3, 2006
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  2. Apr 3, 2006
    Old Bill

    Old Bill Aggressively passive....

    Really Southern...
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    IIRC, the torque on bolts that ran through the shackles were like 20 ft/lbs or so. Can't get them too tight, or they won't function. Your kit came with locking nuts right?
     
    Old Bill, Apr 3, 2006
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  3. Apr 3, 2006
    zed

    zed Iowa- Gateway to Nebraska

    central iowa
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    my more's had a spec of about 30 ftlbs.
     
    zed, Apr 3, 2006
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