U-bolt torque specs?
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spanky55amg
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3 ratty tat tats with an impact.
A quick google search and I saw 145 or 150 ft lbs.
A quick google search and I saw 145 or 150 ft lbs.
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And dont forget to do them in an "x" pattern.
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Not a great idea to reuse U bolts. If you crank them to 159 ftlbs the will probably break. For your safety I would replace them.
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U-bolts are a one time use..
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X3 one time usage since the threads stretch when torqued.
