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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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alrighty, well have fun buying a $900 tool to fasten your u bolts, ill stick to my general conscious ;)

 

LOL you know they are only $10-$40 right? A nice digital one runs $100-300, and you can even get a torque wrench that does it all for $300

 

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=torque+angle+gauge&tbm=shop

 

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#tbs=vw:l,mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:200&tbm=shop&q=torque+angle+gauge

gabekalp Enthusiast

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LOL you know they are only $10-$40 right? A nice digital one runs $100-300, and you can even get a torque wrench that does it all for $300

 

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=torque+angle+gauge&tbm=shop

 

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#tbs=vw:l,mr:1,price:1,ppr_min:200&tbm=shop&q=torque+angle+gauge

I only buy quality tools! :)

 

5C579BF6-2E57-487B-B708-21ABB2DD8433_zps

 

 

Anyhow, that's just my opinion. I've tightened literally 100's of ubolts and have had zero issues without angle torquing them. Obviously the extra step doesn't hurt, I just don't think it's necessary.

 

If I'm working on an engine, then it's a different story.

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KurtA Enthusiast

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Does anyone know the correct torque specs for the 2017?

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corncob Enthusiast

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The Cognitos UCA instructions re-use the factory hardware to attach to the frame and specify 90ft lbs. So unless you hear from someone else, I think that's a safe bet.

 

 

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nmyron Enthusiast

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So I hate to be the guy that beats a dead truck, but these will apply for all the K2XX platform trucks, including the '17 Sierra?



I ask because I called one local dealer, and they were rather reluctant to tell me anything at all about what the service manual contains. So I called another, and they've been unable to find anything in their FSM. So I called the local Tire Discounter and they gave me



Upper Strut Mount Bolts - 89 Ft Lbs


Tie Rod End Nut - 1st Pass 26 Ft Lbs, 2nd Pass 85-100 degrees


Sway Bar Nut - 48 Ft Lbs


Upper Ball Joint - 1st Pass 85 Ft Lbs, 2nd Pass 85-100 degrees



And I felt like 85 ft lbs was just asking to lock up a ball joint...





EDIT: So I talked to a tech at the dealership I purchased from and confirmed that the specs listed on p1 of this post are in fact for all K2XX Light Duty pickups. :-)



So the installation continues...


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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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14 hours ago, king kong said:

I was wondring if maybe you have the factory specs if the truck has the z71 package?

 

Zero difference.

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newdude Senior Enthusiast

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On 11/1/2020 at 1:01 AM, king kong said:

Factory they were at 80 lb ft not sure how they would be the same. 

 

 

Zero.  Difference.  2wd, 4wd, with or without Z71.  The same.  They use the same bolts, u-bolts, nuts, etc.    

 

Would the specs be different from a 1500 to a 2500?  You bet.  

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cruzcode Enthusiast

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Guys, I did a FabTech 6" lift on my 2018 1500.  I have a popping in the steering, and I need to check the factory torque settings of the factory bolts that hold the rack and pinion in.  I'll also want to check the steering shaft coupler that connects the column shaft to the R&P.   

 

I can't find their factory torque anywhere.  I would love to get a full guide of all torque specs for the this truck, but if I can't find that, does anyone happen to have the specs for the R&P bolts and shaft coupler? 

 

Also, I read some interesting reply in this thread earlier about Torque, Torque to Angle, and Torque to Yield.  I'm curiously wondering if these bolts are Torque to Yield and require replacement with factory bolts.

 

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer.

 

RC

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teagan Enthusiast

teagan

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Hi Yall,

Wondering if anyone knows what the torque specs are for the front driveshaft connecting to the differential? I need to loosen the driveshaft in order to access the the t-stat so I can install my tbv kit. It's pretty much impossible to access the t-stat housing with the driveshaft where it is. Any help would be appreciated!

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