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Old 03-18-2017, 08:28 PM   #1
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Rear trailing arm torque

I just replaced the trailing arm bushings on my 62 and I was wondering how much to apply when I put the bolts back in. any help would be appreciated.
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Old 03-19-2017, 11:04 AM   #2
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque

Bolt tourque chart suggest 80 ft lbs for grade 8, 1/2"
115 for 9/16"
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Old 03-19-2017, 05:23 PM   #3
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque

Thanks for the information.

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Old 03-20-2017, 10:40 AM   #4
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque

From the GM manual, those are 140 ft. lbs and you want them at ride height when you torque them, not hanging down.
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Old 03-22-2017, 12:36 AM   #5
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Re: Rear trailing arm torque

I did 140 as well
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