Rear Shock bottom bolt torque specs

[Cruiser804]

I don't see this in the FSM ,am I missing it? I am looking at the page that details the rear shock removal. Has specs for the plates and the top nut.

 

[Cj80cruiser]

I don't see this in the FSM ,am I missing it? I am looking at the page that details the rear shock removal. Has specs for the plates and the top nut.

......tight.

 

[MaddBaggins]

It only goes so far then bottoms out. Done.

 

[Cruiser804]

Now that you say that it makes total sense. Thanks

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Per FSM, the torque on the top mount nut is 51 foot pounds, the two mounting bolts are torque to 37 ft/lbs, and the bottom bolt is torque to 47 ft/lbs. Dont forget to use anti-seize compound before installation.

 

[Pucker5]

Can you tighten the lower mount bolt with wheels on the ground. Also I only see one bolt head, does it thread into the lower mount

 

[jonheld]

Can you tighten the lower mount bolt with wheels on the ground. Also I only see one bolt head, does it thread into the lower mount

Yes and yes. 47 ft/lbs as per page SA-113 in the FSM.

 

[Pucker5]

Anyone comment on this? Does this look normal for rear shock lower mount spacing

 

[sunrk]

The bolt should hit a 'stop' and tighten up against that. It's not meant to tighten up against the lower should bush or the shock itself.

 

[inkpot]

The bolt should hit a 'stop' and tighten up against that. It's not meant to tighten up against the lower should bush or the shock itself.

Wrong. The lower bushing has a metal sleeve in it. Torque is 47#ft against that.