Torque on Front Spring Shackle Bolts

[pvkd]

What torque are people suing for the subject bolts? I don't see a setting described in the Green Bible. I have been using 65lbs/sq. inch but my spring bushings went out in only 25K miles. I wondered if I should be using a lower torque setting?

Thanks


Paul

[Linus Tremaine]

hi again

I use 50 ft/lbs. Green bible does not specify and I dont think any figure is given anywhere.

50 was suggested by teriann, though It shouldnt impact your bushings.

[pvkd]

Thanks Linus - How is the 88 going and is the transmission out of the Dormobile now?

Paul

[jac04]

Don't forget that the front/rear spring bolts shouldn't be tightened until the vehicle is back on the ground with a normal load.

[I Leak Oil]

My Haynes Manual lists the bolts and the nuts as 60-70 ft. lbs. I usually leave them relatively loose, drive around the block, then torque them to 65 ft. lbs.
Jason T.