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HELP: Leaf spring pack bolts sheared off

RPheezy

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1998 Sport
Hey Guys, I read the post about the leaf spring pack bolts shearing off and when I went out to check mine yesterday, the nut was sheared off and the bolt was dangling loose.

Since I need to replace the nut and bolt, can you guys please let me know the length and width of the thicker bolt that comes with the add a leaf kit. I know I could just remove the existing bolt, measure it, then buy a new one, but I want to have the bolt in hand before I begin the job.

Lastly, it was mentioned in one of the posts that the center bolt should be tightened to 80 ft/lbs and the u bolts to 100 ft/lbs. Is this correct?

Thanks,
Raphael
 






That sounds correct for the torque numbers.

Any good 4x4 shop should be able to sell you a new centering pin for your springs......
 






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