Mine snapped going over a series of bumps, going 35-40 started bouncing and "Snap". It looked to be partially cracked for awhile, but it wasn't where I could see it, because it was underneath the top spring. I would reccomend jacking up both sides even if you're doing only one side, (that would have made mine a little easier going back together).
Thanks for the video brother. I think I’ll try tackling this job very soon as well. What was the problem with springs that you had to change them?
Mine snapped going over a series of bumps, going 35-40 started bouncing and "Snap".
It looked to be partially cracked for awhile, but it wasn't where I could see it, because it was underneath the top spring.
I would reccomend jacking up both sides even if you're doing only one side, (that would have made mine a little easier going back together).
how much you normally torque the u bolts?
I'm not sure on the exact Torque, but this should help.
Grade 8
Size Torque
(Diameter x Thread)
(Ft.Ibs.)
5/8"-18 170 Ft.lbs
3/4"-16 300 Ft.lbs
7/8"-14 480 Ft.lbs
1"-14 740 Ft.lbs
1-1/8"-14 1300 Ft.lbs
1-1/4"-14 1780 Ft.lbs