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Old 10-22-2014, 05:52 PM   #1
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Question How many Foot Pounds of Torque?

How many Foot Pounds of Torque do I tighten the front spring U-bolts nuts on my 1930 AA truck.
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Old 10-22-2014, 06:16 PM   #2
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Default Re: How many Foot Pounds of Torque?

tight! I see nothing in any manuals I Have Depends on the type of bolt nut/ dry lubricated etc.How to Restore your Model A has some articles. But i see no true torque values.
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As tight as you can get it and still get a cotter key in it.
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