I need the torque value needed for the 18mm pinch nut which tightens the adjusting collar of the tie rod.
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Tie Rod Pinch Nut Torque - 2015 PW???
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Re: Tie Rod Pinch Nut Torque - 2015 PW???
Any idea on the bolt diameter or grade? Damnit man this is the Internet. “Alexa, what should I torque the pinch bolt to in order to make my truck not sound like a toaster when it hits a bump....”
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Re: Tie Rod Pinch Nut Torque - 2015 PW???
That's awesome I'll pic this up asap so I can stop with these questions on the web!
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Re: Tie Rod Pinch Nut Torque - 2015 PW???
Its 45 ft. lbs. on 05-09 I would bet the 15 similar if not the same
Vehicle: 2007 Power Wagon Quad Cab - Factory Options (Inferno Red, Premium Cloth Bench Seat, Light Group, Automatic Transmission, Leather Steering Wheel)
Suspension: Carli 3" Hemi Coils, Carli Control Arms, Carli King 2.5 Pin-Tops, Carli Stainless Steering Stabilizer, Carli Trackbar | Synergy 1" Rear Shackle
Performance: Magnaflow Muffler | Magnaflow Y-Pipe
Wheels/Tires: Yokohama X-A/T 35x12.5x17
Steering/Drivetrain/Axles: Carli Front Diff Guard | Dynatrac Ball Joints | Mopar HD Steering Gear
Miscellaneous: Line-X Bedliner | Locker Bypass Switch | Mopar Rock Rails | Odyssey Extreme 65-PC1750T | Performance Friction Brake Pads | Weathertech Digital Fit Mats | Winch Thermal Protection Bypass
Suspension: Carli 3" Hemi Coils, Carli Control Arms, Carli King 2.5 Pin-Tops, Carli Stainless Steering Stabilizer, Carli Trackbar | Synergy 1" Rear Shackle
Performance: Magnaflow Muffler | Magnaflow Y-Pipe
Wheels/Tires: Yokohama X-A/T 35x12.5x17
Steering/Drivetrain/Axles: Carli Front Diff Guard | Dynatrac Ball Joints | Mopar HD Steering Gear
Miscellaneous: Line-X Bedliner | Locker Bypass Switch | Mopar Rock Rails | Odyssey Extreme 65-PC1750T | Performance Friction Brake Pads | Weathertech Digital Fit Mats | Winch Thermal Protection Bypass
Re: Tie Rod Pinch Nut Torque - 2015 PW???
55 ft-lbs (tie rod end adjuster clamp). I bought manual as suggested above.