01-08-2017, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland
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Re: rear axle nut torque
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Originally Posted by psogden
Update. Cleaned axle threads a bit using Blue Point tool. Then, using correct 5/8” - 18 good used Ford nuts obtained from unidentified source, was able to torque both rear drums to 175 FPs. As suggested by John (JM 35 Sedan), will drive the car a bit, then add 10 FPs repeating until I reach 200. Thanks again to everybody for your input.
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psogden, just wondering if you have taken the axle nut torque on your car any higher than 175 ft lbs?
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