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What torque for shackle bolts?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Buddha44, May 22, 2014.

  1. May 22, 2014
    Buddha44

    Buddha44 Member

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    Just replaced all 4 shackles on my 69 cj5.
    I realize the leaf spring/shackles need to move, but is there a torque setting for shackle bolts?
    Just snug them?
    Any info appreciated!
     
  2. May 22, 2014
    68BuickV6

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    When I did my stock height Rancho Shackles, they said 15-20 pounds.
     
  3. May 22, 2014
    tymbom

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    With a nylock or prevailing torque nut on the end, I was told to tighten them down until you can just turn the bolt with a wrench
     
  4. May 22, 2014
    Buddha44

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    Appreciate it guys. I've been checking google and finding 3 answers...24lbs., 100lbs., and tighten just enough til you can spin it with a wrench. 100lbs seems WAY too tight to me. That's like a head bolt!
     
  5. May 22, 2014
    Walt Couch

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    FSM sez 21-30 lb-ft. See page 346 S-5e FSM.
     
  6. May 22, 2014
    68BuickV6

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    100 pounds would be so tight that your suspension would probably not move IMO.
     
  7. May 22, 2014
    Walt Couch

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    The spring mounting suspension bolts (all) as stated in the FSM,are torqued at 65-80 so I suspect someone just took that as anything having to do with the springs. That would be my guess.
     
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