shackle bolt questions?

Started by 86turboyota, January 06, 2007, 12:41:32 PM

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86turboyota

January 06, 2007, 12:41:32 PM
im in the process of installing my new ubolt flip kit and i noticed that the front shackles have quite a bit of play in the side to side motion and was wondering how much of this is normal and if they need to be tightened?  i dont have a torque wrench so... giving me ft-lbs wont realy help.. just a general.. tight ...moderate... crank them down or whatever would be appreciated. 
Thanks,
Andy
My Build 1986 4runner SAS 36s etc
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"Later, I learned that even though I engage 4WD my hubs are not automatically locking? Something about manual locking hubs I think. What's manual mean? I need to read a manual to lock them? lol  So I found these neat autolocking hubs and installed them. Sometimes they dont stay locked while I am backing up, but that's fine because I dont have a backup camera to see where Im going (like our RV) so I just simply dont ever back up"- BigMike

alwayzbroken

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January 06, 2007, 03:46:52 PM
Just get them snug. They don't need to be tight. Use locktite or a lock nut and be done.
If you still have control you aren't going fast enough

DTB

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January 06, 2007, 04:20:45 PM
check your shackle bushings
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86turboyota

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January 06, 2007, 05:24:30 PM
the bushings are deffinetly in need of replacement... but im not ready to replace them...
My Build 1986 4runner SAS 36s etc
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=22625.0

"Later, I learned that even though I engage 4WD my hubs are not automatically locking? Something about manual locking hubs I think. What's manual mean? I need to read a manual to lock them? lol  So I found these neat autolocking hubs and installed them. Sometimes they dont stay locked while I am backing up, but that's fine because I dont have a backup camera to see where Im going (like our RV) so I just simply dont ever back up"- BigMike

DTB

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January 06, 2007, 05:29:22 PM
Quote from: 86turboyota on January 06, 2007, 05:24:30 PM
the bushings are deffinetly in need of replacement... but im not ready to replace them...
dude, they're 2 bucks each! what's holding u back?
RIP KYOTA
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86turboyota

#5
January 06, 2007, 09:45:36 PM
i guess ill have to order some when i call up marlin on monday and get my correct ubolt kit..... ..stupid front axle i have doesnt have the standard gussets and wont work with the normal kit..
My Build 1986 4runner SAS 36s etc
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=22625.0

"Later, I learned that even though I engage 4WD my hubs are not automatically locking? Something about manual locking hubs I think. What's manual mean? I need to read a manual to lock them? lol  So I found these neat autolocking hubs and installed them. Sometimes they dont stay locked while I am backing up, but that's fine because I dont have a backup camera to see where Im going (like our RV) so I just simply dont ever back up"- BigMike
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