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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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replacing my stock shocks, can anyone tell me what is the torque spec?

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Quick search I came up with this same question here.

Someone posted it was 40 - 50 ft lbs. Hope that helps.
 
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Originally Posted by xxINKxx
Quick search I came up with this same question here.

Someone posted it was 40 - 50 ft lbs. Hope that helps.
Thanks yea I came up with 50-55lbs
 
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