Torque for axle bolts, U-joints???

[Cole]

Is there a foot pounds for these or just tight? Did a search and couldn't find anything. Probably misspelled torque. LOL

 

[Kermit 460]

U-joint 10-15 ft lbs

U-bolt axle 35-50 ft lbs

Shackle 18-29 ft lbs

Eyebolt 90-110 ft lbs

Just got these from Chuck going to change out my leafsprings soon.

 

[Cole]

Thanks Kermit! Give me a little something to do tonight.

 

[BigPinoyHunk]

-1/2 inch wrench preferrably only 4-5 inches long

-equally wrench down until snug

-tighten both evenly until you grunt once using only your finger muscle and absolutely no arm muscles

this works for me everytime!!! i don't use a torque wrench on non engine stuff. i always filipino spec torque unless its over 100ft lbs over super low.

 

[jbojo]

Here are the specs from the 73 Service Manual:

Universal joint U-nut 8-15 ft lbs

U-bolt axle 30-45 ft lbs

Shackle 14-22 ft lbs

Spring to spring front hanger 100-140 ft lbs

Shocks 14-26 ft lbs

-jbojo