Dobinsons Shackle Pin Torque spec (3 Viewers)

[MrMacdugal]

The other day I noticed I lost the nut off the inside of the left rear leaf spring shackle. I looked through my stash and didnt have the right nut or any grease fittings.
I called up manafre and explained the dilemma. He knew exactly which nut I needed, "ya know the extra long nut that the zerk screws in through?"
"yeah totally" okay perfect...

Well, it's wrong, but I'm going to put it on anyways.

I don't recall the torque specs for the nut on the Shackle pins. is it 67 or 90 ft lbs?

Thanks ps. don't mind those C-Channels.. they are swollen with excitement.

 

[OSS]

I wouldn’t use a torque wrench. Just give it a good tug and check them occasionally.
Torque specs are given as a guide. They aren’t requirements to use a torque wrench. Experienced mechanics rarely use them - or look up the spec.

 

[MrMacdugal]

That's just what I was hoping to hear!
thanks

 

[AussieHJCruza]

30 ft lbs, so I know they're tightened consistently (insert number that suits) with a drop of blue Loctite and check regularly.

 

[timexlost]

I wouldn’t use a torque wrench. Just give it a good tug and check them occasionally.
Torque specs are given as a guide. They aren’t requirements to use a torque wrench. Experienced mechanics rarely use them - or look up the spec.

This is bad advise. I'm a master tech, I torque everything....Always

 

[MrMacdugal]

He said "Experienced" not master mechanic.

I have a torque wrench, but without a decided upon number to torque to, whats the difference between torqued so it doesnt destroy the threads, and tight enough not to back off and loose enough to not damage?
A snugged nut on a shackle pin is definitely better than none at all.
But, I hear you, yes, they give torque specs for a reason.

 

[toy_tek]

I almost lost the same nut, and they were torqued properly prior to that. As Aussie mentioned... use a little lock tite.

Torque wrench purpose is to not over stress the fastener. Doesn't guarantee it isn't going to come loose.