Track Bar Factory Torque Spec Please, Thanks!!!

[RK Racing]

Need factory Torque spec please………… Factory track bar bolt…….. 14 mm bolt, 18 mm head, 10.9 grade….. I know the TeraFlex black bolt says 200 pounds but how much is the factory galvanized 10.9 bolt that goes in this location? Thank you…………….. P.S. I already broke one. ( see picture #2 marked “this one”).

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[arosen1997]

The factory spec is 52 ft lbs +155 degrees

 

[RK Racing]

The factory spec is 52 ft lbs +155 degrees

Thank you, any idea what that total is if combined? Thanks again……….. P.S. I’m trying to figure out that formula on line right now also…..

 

[RK Racing]

I now remember this issue from a couple of years ago…..

 

[arosen1997]

Thank you, any idea what that total is if combined? Thanks again……….. P.S. I’m trying to figure out that formula on line right now also…..

So, I mean, in theory you could convert it with a tedious amount of math, but in practice having done the stock bolt a twice and I actually just did a teraflex Falcon steering stabilizer today, it's probably in the ballpark of 230ish based on my calibrated arm.

 

[RK Racing]

So, I mean, in theory you could convert it with a tedious amount of math, but in practice having done the stock bolt a twice and I actually just did a teraflex Falcon steering stabilizer today, it's probably in the ballpark of 230ish based on my calibrated arm.

I’m with you…….My wild guess would be 200ish. I broke that one at less than 190 lbs of torque. Reglued it for the picture. Was using a newer half-inch torque wrench, but I was doing short throws when it broke. Thinking of going to the hardware store tomorrow and getting a black metric bolt. Tomorrow I will remove my tire so I have more travel on my torque wrench when torquing it down. Not sure what went wrong……

 

[Vtur]

100ft lbs

 

[bleda2002]

Steer smarts says 130, I believe the Mopar lift says 110, it's definitely no where near 200 ftlbs. That I've seen.

 

[Pliny]

110 ft-lbs. From the Mopar lift kit install instructions dated July 11, 2023:

 

[RK Racing]

110 ft-lbs. From the Mopar lift kit install instructions dated July 11, 2023:

A big Thank you to you and all !!!!!!!!!!!! Taco’s and Beer on me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Zachanadandy]

A big Thank you to you and all !!!!!!!!!!!! Taco’s and Beer on me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Since you're already replacing it, a 9/16"×3" grade 8 bolt fits the track bar sleeve tighter than the metric one. Torqued to 115ftlbs and it's been perfect in both our JLUR and our JT mojave. Replaced bolts at both ends of the track bar while I was at it.

 

[RK Racing]

Since you're already replacing it, a 9/16"×3" grade 8 bolt fits the track bar sleeve tighter than the metric one. Torqued to 115ftlbs and it's been perfect in both our JLUR and our JT mojave. Replaced bolts at both ends of the track bar while I was at it.

Wow! Thank you! Great info!!!!!!

 

[RK Racing]

Since you're already replacing it, a 9/16"×3" grade 8 bolt fits the track bar sleeve tighter than the metric one. Torqued to 115ftlbs and it's been perfect in both our JLUR and our JT mojave. Replaced bolts at both ends of the track bar while I was at it.

Did you go with fine threads?

 

[Zachanadandy]

Did you go with fine threads?

I went course thread, as that's what the local hardware store had in stock. Grade 8 washers and nylock grade 8 nuts. Should be plenty strong and stronger than factory thanks to the diameter increase.

 

[RK Racing]

I went course thread, as that's what the local hardware store had in stock. Grade 8 washers and nylock grade 8 nuts. Should be plenty strong and stronger than factory thanks to the diameter increase.

Thanks…..

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