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Old 02-20-2012, 09:16 PM
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u bolts, shackles and the front hanger. need them all. thanks for any input!
Old 02-20-2012, 09:36 PM
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Leaf Spring Mounting Nut
200 N·m
148 lb ft

Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Nut - 1500, 2500, 3500
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500
115 N·m
85 lb ft

Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500
115 N·m
85 lb ft

Rear Spring/Hanger Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Rear Spring Stop-3500
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Nut - 3500
32 N·m
24 lb ft

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (Frame Side of Link) - 3500
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Bar Side of Link) - 3500
53 N·m
39 lb ft

Rear Suspension Jounce Bumper
32 N·m
24 lb ft

U-bolts - 1500
100 N·m
74 lb ft

U-bolts - 2500/3500
160 N·m
118 lb ft


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Be sure to torque the leaf springs/shackles at static height with normal weight of the vehicle over them. Prevents bushing binding, and affects ride height too.
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thanks for the help guys. new springs with an overload leaf actually lowered my truck even more! guess i need 2" lift shackles now?
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