StrokedWJ
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Just got a call from a buddy who was trying to replace the front spindle nut on his 2004 Ford F150 (newer body style, non heritage) 4x4. He said the spindle nut used a 13mm socket to tighten and he was told 300 ft/lbs. He snapped the bolt trying to reach 300 ft/lbs. When I heard that I immediately thought 300 ft/lbs was too much for a 13mm sized stud & nut. I'm finding some sources online saying 295 ft/lbs (most site for 2wd trucks), and one that says 20 ft. lbs for 4x4's. Can anyone help confirm the 295 or 20 ft./lb torque?
Edit: I think it is actually the axle nut he's working on. 2wd's should be the only trucks with front spindles, right? That may be where the confusion came from.
Found this on Autozone's site:
Edit: I think it is actually the axle nut he's working on. 2wd's should be the only trucks with front spindles, right? That may be where the confusion came from.
Found this on Autozone's site:
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