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Trelpdx · 05-21-2010, 03:01 PM

Guys,

Is there a torque spec for these nuts? It took 2 men and a 10' cheeter bar to get them loose.

TX,
Peder

19-c · 05-21-2010, 04:00 PM

Use 2 men and an 11' cheater bar. lol ive always just got them nice and tight and maybe used a little lock tight or if you're using the original style with a castle nut and cotter pin even better

Ross in East Texas · 05-21-2010, 05:41 PM

Tight and a half I always believe????

Dennis (EV8G) · 05-22-2010, 04:48 PM

When working with the original style castle nuts and cotter pins I tighten them as much as possible with a 1/2" drive breaker bar. I also coat the shaft of the perch (where it goes through the axle) with silver anti-seize to make disassembly easier on the next guy.

On a side note, it always amazes me how many cars I see that don't have the cotter pins installed with original perches and castle nuts. It's kind of a critical part that you don't want to come loose.

F1 MIKE · 05-22-2010, 05:42 PM

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I use 250lb as reference starting point oil and antisize if cotter pin doesn't line up go for ward i always drive it and re-ck after some miles . my- 2 c.

05-21-2010, 03:01 PM	#1
Trelpdx Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 173	35 Front Spring Perch Nut Torque? Guys, Is there a torque spec for these nuts? It took 2 men and a 10' cheeter bar to get them loose. TX, Peder

05-21-2010, 04:00 PM	#2
19-c Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 457	Re: 35 Front Spring Perch Nut Torque? Use 2 men and an 11' cheater bar. lol ive always just got them nice and tight and maybe used a little lock tight or if you're using the original style with a castle nut and cotter pin even better

05-21-2010, 05:41 PM	#3
Ross in East Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 282	Re: 35 Front Spring Perch Nut Torque? Tight and a half I always believe???? __________________ Ross Murphy 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

05-22-2010, 04:48 PM	#4
Dennis (EV8G) Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Covina, Ca Posts: 80	Re: 35 Front Spring Perch Nut Torque? When working with the original style castle nuts and cotter pins I tighten them as much as possible with a 1/2" drive breaker bar. I also coat the shaft of the perch (where it goes through the axle) with silver anti-seize to make disassembly easier on the next guy. On a side note, it always amazes me how many cars I see that don't have the cotter pins installed with original perches and castle nuts. It's kind of a critical part that you don't want to come loose. __________________ *Early V8 Garage - West Covina, CA*

05-22-2010, 05:42 PM	#5
F1 MIKE Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PETALUMA CALI Posts: 89	Re: 35 Front Spring Perch Nut Torque? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use 250lb as reference starting point oil and antisize if cotter pin doesn't line up go for ward i always drive it and re-ck after some miles . my- 2 c.