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| 04-09-2008 09:50 PM | ||
| 2oldtosk8 |
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I think the main problem they broke was the first time it happened I didn't have the U bolts tight enough. I listened onlined and cranked to 80-100 lbs with a torque wrench. Don't do this, just get the U bolts good and tight and you're good to go. Especially with pinon adjustment plates. Mine were steel and @ 8 degrees. |
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| 04-09-2008 02:06 PM | ||
| doodah | I used grade 8 cap screws (I think that is what they are called) that I got from Lowe's. They are round and have an allen head, plus they are just a little bigger (head wise) than the original pins were. | |
| 04-09-2008 01:51 PM | ||
| zuch95701 |
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fyi the tork speck is 85ftlbs |
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| 04-09-2008 12:19 PM | ||
| 87 pathy |
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| 04-09-2008 08:26 AM | ||
| xjemily |
check and tighten your suspension bolts b4 every ride,i usually go over everything that can or could need tightening b4 each trip
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| 04-09-2008 06:36 AM | ||
| hitech_hick |
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| 04-09-2008 12:33 AM | ||
| MITman |
If you've got a lot of free time on your hands you can slightly oversize your center pin holes in each individual leaf and run the larger diameter 3/4 ton center pins. After a couple hours with a round file(good luck drilling spring steel) and upgrading to the larger center pins, I never had another problem. Also, when you're torquing you're U-bolts, make sure your spring plates aren't just bending. I've seen inadequate spring plates made out of 1/4" flat mild steel that just bend without achieving the appropriate clamping force. |
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| 04-08-2008 06:57 PM | ||
| crashnzuk |
Don't just tighten them, use a torque wrench. Do not use an impact either, use a torque wrench. Find out what the spec is from a service manual. Travis.. |
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| 04-08-2008 08:36 AM | ||
| rock-rod |
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If the ubolts are too loose, the axle will walk around and snap the head off the bolt. Also throw a spare in your tool box for the next time it happens on the trail. |
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| 04-08-2008 08:06 AM | ||
| hitech_hick |
How exactly does one go about breaking a centering pin while driving? Definitely need to torque your u-bolts down to spec. hick |
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| 04-08-2008 06:51 AM | ||
| oldjeep | Or just take a grade 8 bolt that fits the spring pack hole and grind the head round. | |
| 04-07-2008 10:55 PM | ||
| Strepz | what torque value should I use? I had them pretty tight before. | |
| 04-07-2008 10:44 PM | ||
| crashnzuk |
Go to the 4x4 shop or speed shop for that matter and buy replacement center bolts. Make sure you torque your u-bolts to prevent this in the future. Travis.. |
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| 04-07-2008 10:40 PM | ||
| Strepz |
broke leaf spring center pin I have a procomp 4" SUA lift. Going down a dirt road aproching the trail head I broke the center pin in one of the rear spring packs. A new spring pack is out of the budget right now and kinda a waste because I plan on doing a SOA conversion in a few months. How to I repair the broken spring pack? It has all the leafs, just need a new center pin.Thanks |
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