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Torque questions
I just installed my Icon rear shocks. What is the correct torque value on that top nut?
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Re: Torque questions
OEM shock is 18 ft lbs
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Re: Torque questions
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OEM shock s 18 ft lbs
That's what I read, too. It just seems WAY loose.
And what is the other nut for? It comes with 2, and at 18ftlbs, there is no way it can be a jam nuts.
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Re: Torque questions
I have always tightened rear uppers until the rubber starts to squish then added the jam nut.
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Re: Torque questions
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I have always tightened rear uppers until the rubber starts to squish then added the jam nut.
I'm going that route and check them over time.
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Re: Torque questions
Tight enough seems to be the way to go. At some point it just looks like too tight. I back off when I see that and loosen it a bit.
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