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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Didn't realize I was on the General Chat Board; but will post here as well. On page 2-88 of the Service Manual states to "tighten the lower shock bolt to 30 - 45 ft lbs. Tighten the top shock bolts to 33 - 35 ft lbs." This can't be right! Any of you know what the torque setting should be? Their settings are barely tight. Gotta believe that it is a misprint.

Should let you know this is for an 07 Ultra.Thanks John
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Just did mine. It's right, and it's plenty tight.
 
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I just put a lowering kit on mine and the directions said 35 ftlb on all bolts
 
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OK, thanks guys. I must have the torque wrench set wrong. It's a new Sears and the example is in the boxlid andis too small to read.
 
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I not trying to be a smart ***. Make sure you bought one in

foot pounds, not inch pounds. It will make a big difference.
 
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35 ft. lbs. is good and tight----50 would probably stress the threads or get close to it.
 
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If using inch pound torque wrench, remember 35 ft lbs is 35 * 12 = 420 inch lbs (most likely an inch pound wrench won't go that high). Yep, need both foot and inch pound torque wrenches.

 
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Remember too. If you are using a 1/2 inch drive foot pound torque wrench, they are generaly pretty long. It doesnt take much force to put 35 pounds of torque on a bolt.
 
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Maybe reading the NM side???
 
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