Beltfed 30 Posted January 19, 2015 I am reassembling the front end on the 38 Zephyr. I need to how how much to torque the U-bolts that hold the spring to the cross member. I read somewhere that this is a must do as German torque (good und tight) will not work. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abelincoln 9 Posted January 20, 2015 I don't have specs particular to Lincolns, but you can find a standard range for the bolt size, say 1/2"? Use a breaker bar with a pipe on the handle.Abe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJohn55 38 Posted January 20, 2015 How long of a breaker bar and how long of a pipe? Torque charts don't list that anyway.:confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron K. 11 Posted January 20, 2015 Good question, after noticing some minor movement of the spring, I torqued mine to 60 lbs but am still experiencing some shifting. Does anybody know the torque specs on those exact bolts for other Ford products? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19tom40 62 Posted January 20, 2015 the 9/16-18 nuts should be torqued to 80 ft.lbs and the 5/8" - 18 should be torqued to 110 ft lbs. These figures are from the standard torque values chart that came with my torque wrench.The cotter keys will keep the nuts from loosening and the square head center bolt should keep the spring from shifting. The center bolt should be seated in the recess in the cross member. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites