Can you reuse U-bolts on leaf springs?
Generally, most after-market U-bolt manufacturers recommend to never reuse U-bolts.
What does a 7/8 U-bolt torque to?
Recommended U-Bolt Torque for Cold-Formed U-Bolts
| Size | Material Grade | Max. Torque Ft. Lbs. Unplated |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16 – 18 | 5 | 100 |
| 5/8 – 18 | 8 | 177 |
| 3/4 – 16 | 8 | 313 |
| 7/8 – 14 | 8 | 500 |
How do you keep leaf springs from shifting?
Proper way to do it would be to take off the leafs, pull them apart, grind down any ridges made by friction, paint them, slip plate them, and put them back in with new bushings. Make sure your spring clamps are tight enough on the sides, but not so much that they wear into the spring (or viceversa).
How do you lower leaf springs with shackles?
Put the shackle in alignment with the spring eye and work them together. Connect the spring eye and shackle with mounting bolts. Elevate the truck and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle down using the floor jacks, and check the shackles.
What are the torque specs on a Jeep Cherokee?
Upper nuts are the rear upper nuts, lower nuts are the front lower nuts. No need to torque the stud end of the front shock or the lower rear shock mount. Tighten those till the bushing is snug and tight. For hydraulic lines, torque specs are typically listed in “flats past finger tight.”
How often should I torque my leaf spring?
Remember, torque your bolts to the recommended specifications immediately upon installation, and re-torque the U-bolts after 50 miles. and then again after 500 miles. And heck, it’s a good idea to check them every time you’re underneath your vehicle. Remember, tight U-bolts will extend your spring’s life and performance.
What kind of bolts are in a Jeep Cherokee?
27.12 XJ – Brake Pedel Pivot Pin Nut Type: 7.5 10.17 XJ – REAR Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolts Type: Bolt 40.67 XJ – FRONT Caliper Mounting (Guide) Pins Type: Bolt 104.4 XJ – FRONT Caliper Achor Plate Bolts Type: Bolt 40.67 XJ – REAR Crossmember to Chassis Sill Bolts Type: Bolt
What are the torque specifications of a Jeep Cherokee?
31.18 XJ – FRONT Brake Hose to Caliper Inlet Fitting Bolt Type: Bolt 27.12 XJ – Brake Pedel Pivot Pin Nut
When to re torque a leaf spring U-bolt?
New U-Bolts Are The Foundation Of Your Leaf Spring Install For Cold-Formed U-Bolts which have been torqued to a set preload are recommended to be re-torqued after a short time to take up the stretch in the set of the material.
27.12 XJ – Brake Pedel Pivot Pin Nut Type: 7.5 10.17 XJ – REAR Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolts Type: Bolt 40.67 XJ – FRONT Caliper Mounting (Guide) Pins Type: Bolt 104.4 XJ – FRONT Caliper Achor Plate Bolts Type: Bolt 40.67 XJ – REAR Crossmember to Chassis Sill Bolts Type: Bolt
Is the slip yoke external on a Jeep XJ?
On 96-01 due to a design change, the slip yoke is external (does not slide in and out of the transfer case). This slip yoke is covered with a rubber boot. (Note on Dana 35 axles sometimes referred to as Dana 35C – The “C” does not stand for c-clip. It stands for “custom” meaning it came from Dana unfinished.)