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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Feb 2006
      Location
      Bakersfield, CA
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      30

      u-bolt torque specs?

      does anyone know the torque specs for the rear spring u-bolts? they are 5/8 in a hotchkis kit. 71 Camaro



    2. #2
      Join Date
      Feb 2006
      Location
      Bakersfield, CA
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      30

      u bolt torque

      i found in another thread 35-45 ft lbs. when i get them that tight the lower rubber pad is so smashed and distorted it looks like silicone oozing out. is this normal? do you guys even use that lower cushion between the axle housing and shock mounting plate?? HELP!
      thks
      71 camaro, installing hotchkis

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Dec 2005
      Location
      TuoCo, CA
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      992
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      I used a lower pad on mine, but not an upper. I torqued to 65 for the 5/8 u-bolt. The pad is smashed to $#!^
      Steve
      '68 Camaro - SBC, TKO600, 3.73 Moser 12-bolt, Speedtech, ATS-AFX, Hotchkis, Forgeline, Ron Davis and C5 brakes (Kore3), Holley Terminator TBI.
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