Torque specs for shock bolts

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  1. andyz

    andyz Bobtail Member

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    4. Tighten the shock eye locknuts to 240 ± 15 foot pounds torque.
     
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  3. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    any jack trickery needed to swap shocks out?
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Nope. Just a little brute force to line them up.
     
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  5. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    what about cab shocks
     
  6. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Block up the cab with oak blocks when inflated. Empty the air and then replace the bags. Once installed, reinflate.

    I dont like to use jacks, they can bleed down and I dont like getting squished.
     
  7. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    You’re getting ahead of the man!! Only changing shocks now. Lol
     
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  8. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Duh....few beers in.

    Wait til later.
     
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