body bushing torque specs

[PaulRV6]

Ok folks, just replaced the body bushings and need to know what to torque them to? I used the stock rubber replacements and not the poly. Can someone help out here? Thanks much.

paul

 

[jiho2]

For M10 Class 10.9 bolts (all EXCEPT the front by the radiator):
52 lb-ft dry threads
48 lb-ft lightly lubed threads
40 lb-ft heavily lubed threads

 

[hawkfan]

For M10 Class 10.9 bolts (all EXCEPT the front by the radiator):
52 lb-ft dry threads
48 lb-ft lightly lubed threads
40 lb-ft heavily lubed threads

Glad to see someone mention lubed torque specs. Some people complain about harsh ride quality with new bushings which may be due to over torquing them with anti-seize applied.

 

[pacecarta]

you cant over torque and see any change in ride ...unless you torque enough over to break the bolt or strip out the cage nut
the main bushing has a steel core and the other side of the frame bushing has a washer... that bottoms on the steel core
going to take quite a bit of torque to crush that steel core , my guess would be well over 150ftlbs
the torque limit is there to prevent damage to the frame pocket nut which would be an expensive repair

 

[PaulRV6]

Thank you for the information.

paul

 

[GBGN1]

I just installed a set off ebay. Just hammer them with a 3.8 impact and done