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quote:Originally posted by 8e3k0
Did a recheck on mine last night and set them at the upper end, after the 450 miles or so of relatively rough road they were all in the 65 to 70 foot pound area. Also did a check on bolt torque specs and with dry conditions and not lubricated a grade 5 fine thread bolt can be torqued to 90 foot pounds. I suspect that because they are U-bolts and will likely stretch more than a straight bolt they lower torque levels. Gives me a higher comfort level now; would hate to see my axles leave the Monty!!!
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You are right, axle bolts do stretch, which is why spring shops won't reuse them.