Spring shackle bushing
Colo Dean
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- 74 CJ5 258 I-6, 4 spd T-18, Dana 20 T/C, Dana 30 Front, Dana 44 Rear 4.27:1, still learning everything about this one, 14 JK pretty much stock
Noticed that the springs looked a bit crooked. Found the bolts had turned the holes in the shackle plates into an oval. Decided might as well replace the bushings along with the plates. I have the Haynes manual and it doesn't show a torque for the bolts. It lists almost everything else.
Any idea where to find the torque for these? I know you don't want them too tight or it could bind the bushing so currently I just snugged them up to where it started to just move the sides of the mount but can still take a wrench and turn the bolt. Used steel lock nuts so not worried about them backing off, just don't want to cause future problem.
Not sure if it makes a difference but I replaced with stock 2 piece shackle plates instead of the single unit ones (was what Napa carried)
Any idea where to find the torque for these? I know you don't want them too tight or it could bind the bushing so currently I just snugged them up to where it started to just move the sides of the mount but can still take a wrench and turn the bolt. Used steel lock nuts so not worried about them backing off, just don't want to cause future problem.
Not sure if it makes a difference but I replaced with stock 2 piece shackle plates instead of the single unit ones (was what Napa carried)
