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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: tamiii1 on April 17, 2004, 06:38:00 pm

Title: Body Mount Torque Spec
Post by: tamiii1 on April 17, 2004, 06:38:00 pm

I have all new rubber body and radiator mounts and hardware and cant find any where in the repair manual a torque setting for tightening the bolts.Anyone done this how tight do you suggest.Thanks...

Title: Body Mount Torque
Post by: 74CREWCAB on April 20, 2004, 07:10:00 am

My '81 manual has torque specs for body mounting positions.
Chassis Cab  -  #1 @ 55ft/lb     #2 @ 55ft/lb
Crew Cab     -  #1 @ 55ft/lb     #2 @ 35ft/lb    #3 @ 55ft/lb
Radiator Support to Frame - 35ft/lb

Title: Re: Body Mount Torque Spec
Post by: tamiii1 on April 20, 2004, 06:21:00 pm

Thanks for the help.Also what kind of repair manual do you have that has this stuff in it.I have an 85 Suburban and the 2 manuals I have dont tell much of anything.Thanks...

Title: Re: Body Mount Torque Spec
Post by: 74CREWCAB on April 21, 2004, 07:12:00 am

Got a factory service manual.