Factory Torque Specifications?

newdude · July 11, 2016

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 · July 11, 2016

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!

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.

Juan Cortez · July 28, 2016

I have a question i have 2014 chevy silverado amd i want to know what is the torque for the front Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts ?

lawn boy · April 6, 2017

bump because i need these for my install this weekend

KurtA · July 1, 2017

Does anyone know the correct torque specs for the 2017?

Edited July 1, 2017 by KurtA

corncob · July 1, 2017

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 · August 23, 2017

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...

Edited August 24, 2017 by nmyron

king kong · October 28, 2020

On 11/26/2013 at 1:27 PM, newdude said:

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

newdude · October 29, 2020

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.

king kong · November 1, 2020

On 10/29/2020 at 6:53 AM, newdude said:

Zero difference.

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

newdude · November 2, 2020

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.

Sleddog · March 26, 2021

That hurts my brain

cruzcode · April 11, 2021

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

teagan · May 15, 2022

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!