Installing Shackles

I dont remember the torque for teh shackles. I think its 80 but I am also thinking 115? Anyone?

Thanks
chirs

bzdel2441 said:

I dont remember the torque for teh shackles. I think its 80 but I am also thinking 115? Anyone?
Thanks
chirs

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2000 Full Service Manual lists these torque specs for rear leaf springs:

Front Pivot Bolt . . . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)​

Upper Shackle Bolt . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)​

Lower Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)​

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Brent.​

Beej said:

2000 Full Service Manual lists these torque specs for rear leaf springs:

Front Pivot Bolt . . . . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)​

Upper Shackle Bolt . . . . . . 156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)​

Lower Shackle Bolt . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)​

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Brent.​

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yup and one more thing worth mentioning is not to tighten them in the air, get the vehicle back on the ground and maybe even drive it around the block before torquing them to spec (do tighten them some before you drive it though!)