The Torque Spec. Guide

No problem! Thanks to @tcBob for letting me/us host it on his site and to the original Engineers/Authors who put it together...if you've looked at some other manufacturer's FSMs or a Haynes/Chiltons - you'll know how fortunate we are to have these awesome exploded diagrams and torque details.

I still use it almost every time I work on my truck. I have memorized at least some of the torque specs after 7 years, though!

 

26 ft lbs all day long!

 

Follow those U-Bolt torque specs!

 

Holy balls I'm late to the game and have never seen that! Cringe worthy for sure.

 

@llibrm

 

tried to find the torque spec for the bed. I took the bolts out and I hand cranked them down. Is it even on here?

Also, trying to figure out on the diagrams what the numbers mean. Can someone explain. Im guessing thy are torque specs? If so, I dont now which number to use.

 

Yeah i think ur right @DoorDing on the bed bolts.

For example, the filler plug has a 49,500, and 36 number. What do these numbers mean?

 

Those numbers are all torque specs for that filler in different units. The legend is in the box at the lower left of that image. If you’re looking for ft lbs it’s the 2nd number in the parentheses.

 

Thanks @DoorDing ! I have applied anti seize compound already. And thank you for your help. Now i understand how to read the diagram.

 

subd

 

@r@tb@st@rd

 

Can someone verify that the UCA thru-bolt is 85 lb*ft? I’m reading this correctly? Seems kind of high for that..

 

Yes UCA through bolt is 85 ft/lbs

 

Would these numbers still be accurate for 3rd gens as well?

 

So I replaced my rear shocks and used this guide for the proper torque specs. I could get the bottom bolts no problem. The top bolts, I couldn't get the torque wrench to fit due to the angle and location of where the bolts were. So I just used a regular combination wrench. On one side as I was tightening it, I hear a pop at one point. The nut didn't seem super tight at that moment. I am not sure if a washer cracked or what it was. But beyond that, everything in view seems fine and I was able to tighten the nut a bit more until it felt pretty snug. Any thoughts as to what the "pop" could have been?

 

One of the thin washers has a lip on the inside circumference that helps center everything on the frame mount. Maybe that was slightly off kilter and 'popped' into place?

 

I hope you're right! Thanks!

 

The best post that’s saved me many times! Thank you!

 

Great thread, I use it often.
I had an alignment done 2 weeks ago after installing my front Kings. Ever since the alignment things felt aligned great, but clunky over any bumps. Sure enough, the LCA cam bolts/nuts, all 4, moved about 1/8 to 1/4 turn to hit the proper torque values. I'm guessing they were at 50-60 when they should have been at 100. Haven't driven much today but even going over my driveway curb things feel right again.
Also double checked my lug nuts after Discount tire put on new tires this week. I always worry about them being over-torqued from some over-zealous 19 year old with an air impact and damaging my wheel studs. One guy in the waiting room said they broke his wheel stud which added even more worries. Checked mine today and they were right on torque value. Pretty happy with my local Discount Tire, seems well run.

 

Are the leaf spring u-bolts really only 37 ft lbs ??? That's gotta be a mistake.