Drag link castle nut torque

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  1. Jul 28, 2022 #1
    Lenny8000

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    Hello all, new to the forum. I hope this is the right section to be posting this question?
    I bought an '85 Ford LN8000 this spring and one of the ball joints on the drag link is slightly loose. I have the new link ready to install. I haven't been able to find a service manual or anything yet and I'm wondering if anyone here would know what the torque spec is for the castle nuts? Thanks!
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2022 #2
    xsetra

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    Search your title for this thread on the internet. Your answer will appear. Good luck
     
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    Goodysnap

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    120-160ft lbs for 7/8” rod end stud. Always advance or tighten to the next open slot if the cotter pin hole is blocked after torquing.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2022 #4
    Lenny8000

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    I tried looking for the spec before and found a lot of numbers for pickups and such. Not much for bigger vehicles. Those numbers you gave seem more reasonable for the size and the studs are 7/8".
    Thank you for the help! I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go along with this truck.
     
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