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? Torque specs for FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER Brace Sub-Assy on Gen2 single cab

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Black97v6MT, May 29, 2024.

  1. May 29, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    Hi all
    I am having to replace both of these items on relatives Gen2 Taco, (it is the single cab from '11)
    and wanted to know if anybody might have the specific Torque Specs for the 7 or 8 bolts that secure this piece, 51404A and 51403A in the diagram below

    part# - 51404-04020
    part# - 51403-04020


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    thankYou :)
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2024 at 10:22 PM
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    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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  3. Jun 2, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    ThankYou :)

    i gave that long list a once-through and got close to the item of concern but did not quite find it or am i overlooking it

    it is in this general area, but its part of the frame, which i did not find the first time through

    is there a 'Body' section in that manual with the specs?

    Gen2 Front Bumper Torque Specs.png

    Gen2 Torque  undercovers.png
     
  4. Jun 7, 2024 at 12:48 PM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    For These braces
    7 bolts

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  5. Jun 10, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    The bolts...

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  6. Jun 11, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    They are 17mm

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  7. Jun 12, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    At 45 Nm those should not be on too tight to break the old bolts free with a 1/2" breaker
    Will see how it all goes...
     
  8. Jun 22, 2024 at 6:18 AM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT [OP] 364k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    no breaker bar was needed!
    just a 1/2 heavy-handle ratchet from tekTon + small extension with the 17mm

    successfully completed this fix in about 4 hours in the 90 degree heat on the driveway
    took my time did not force anything... bummed shoulder sucked that never wants to heal

    the 2 middle bolts (whose ends are exposed to the elements) gave the most struggle to remove as the whole thread lengths were crusted from the decade+ of winter salt exposure
    new bolts went in LIKE melted BUTTER
    coated them + the welded nuts on the new braces very well with the WoolWax HV sheepfat so no roadsalts will EVER touch them again and rott those nuts off or screw up the threads

    45 to 50 Nm is Fairly close to a German Torque Spec LMAO
     
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2024

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