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Check Your U-Bolts

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by splitbolt, Oct 26, 2015.

  1. Nov 5, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    CusterFan

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    O.K. thanks. I figured it was for the lowering mechanism for the spare. Just thought it odd the chain hangs loose to flop around under the spare. This will be my 1st Toyota pick-up also. Always had either a Ford Ranger or Dodge Dakota for the last 30+ years. (And a 15' Colorado for the last 6 months)

    Still think I'll wire tie it to the spare.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    So that when you have a flat and you're pissed and tired and don't have time for this shit you'll need to climb under the truck to undo some useless wire tie that's preventing you from lowering the spare?
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:18 AM
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    Something like that. I always carry a razor sharp knife so just touching it to the plastic wire tie will turn it loose. If it is a "Toyota thing" having a swinging chain under your truck I may just join the club. Let er' swing!

    On the trucks I have owned in the past they had cable instead of a chain so stepping over to Toyota is new to me.
     
  4. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:34 AM
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    Wait a minute. These trucks have leaf springs?
     
  5. Nov 6, 2015 at 9:13 AM
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    Toyota uses cables on vans and smaller vehicles, but for trucks they use a stronger chain instead. :)

    Jeff
     
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  6. Nov 6, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    So has anyone heard of failures due to being torqued to 37 ft-lb?
     
  7. Nov 6, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    Well a lot of leafs broke on the 2005-2015 trucks. Whether that is due to low bolt torque exclusively, I couldn't say for sure.

    Jeff
     
  8. Nov 6, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    OK. Full disclosure. I don't have a 3rd gen. 2014 2nd gen. However, I tightened my u bolts, last week, to "about" 45 foot pounds. Old Sears analog T wrench. My rear tires no longer squeal going around corners (at reasonable speeds). Likewise my tires don't seem to break loose anymore from a standing start. Truck feels more "planted". I was rapping sh-t on the stock Bridgestones. It wasn't totally the tires fault.
     
  9. Nov 6, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Pardon me if I missed it, but what is the proper torque setting for the U-bolts on the 2016?
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2015 at 3:04 PM
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    Toyota states 52 ft/lbs.
     
  11. Nov 6, 2015 at 3:05 PM
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    Thanks. I'll be checking mine upon delivery.
     
  12. Nov 6, 2015 at 3:11 PM
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    Good to check after about 500 miles as well. Let's things get settled in.
     
  13. Nov 6, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Thanks again.

     
  14. Nov 23, 2015 at 6:18 AM
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    would this issue contribute to creaking? if I hit a good bump at an angle that causes the truck to rock side-to-side hard, I get some LOUD creaking from somewhere in the rear end. scared the shit out of me the first time.
     
  15. Nov 23, 2015 at 6:32 AM
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    Yes.
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    Dealer wants my truck back in to check for loose bolts in 6 months.
     
  17. Nov 23, 2015 at 7:21 AM
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    It's not a bad idea to check all new suspension components after it's had a chance to settle.
    Most leaf places recommend 500 miles after install.
    It's a 5,000 mile/6 mo. maintenance requirement if used under certain conditions.
     
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  18. Dec 2, 2015 at 4:21 AM
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    Just checked my 2016 SR U-Bolts yesterday and i put the torque wrench up to 52# and it took about a half turn on each bolt to get it up to 52#.......
     
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  19. Dec 2, 2015 at 8:19 PM
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