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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Torque for Bottom Shock mount to swingarm bolt?

Posted by: db9146 Aug 15 2019, 06:35 PM

Does anyone have a value for the torque on the shock to swingarm bolt nut?

Posted by: mark04usa Aug 15 2019, 08:28 PM

72 - 87 ft lbs (10 - 12 kgm) according to factory manual.

Posted by: db9146 Aug 15 2019, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(mark04usa @ Aug 15 2019, 10:28 PM)

72 - 87 ft lbs (10 - 12 kgm) according to factory manual.

I saw a reference to that torque in another post but it seemed high to me since it seems that there would be some twisting (not much) as the rear moves around.

Thanks.

Posted by: Chi-town Aug 16 2019, 10:14 AM

The bushings take the twisting action.

Remember a similar torque spec holds your wheels on