So my 1968 Newport just got new leaf springs, new shackles, new bushings, new gears, u bolts, shocks etc. basically every thing in the rear end replaced. Now I have spent 3 weeks + trying to find torque specs for all the bolts and can not come up with anything so I did what seemed right and am hearing a lot of creaking from the rear currently.

Any ideas as to what everything back there should be torqued to would be great.

Thanks,

Gary

 

i have a 1967 chrysler / imp. factory service manual. it should be the same. all numbers are FT LBS. the upper bolt nut at 70 may be to high. so look at its size, and adjust torque so you dont brake any thing. the track bar is most likely imperial only.
rear springs
center bolt nut................10
front hanger nut..............30
pivot bolt or nut..............125
rear hanger....................30
shackle nut....................35
"U" bolt nut...................45
shock absorbers
front lower bolt nut..........50
upper shaft nut...............25
rear lower stud nut..........50
upper bolt nut.................70
track bar
lower stud nut.................50
upper mounting nut..........40
side rail bracket nuts........30

 

moe7404 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! So much appreciated.