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Aug 28, 2015 | 01:17 PM

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differential installation questions

I have reinstalled the differential and have a question regarding the crossmember that holds the differential to the frame. I have torqued the bolts to the specified 70 foot pounds. There seem to be quite a gap between the frame and the crossmember. I have included a photo. Is this gap acceptable? I did not use new bushings. The old ones seemed to be in good shape.

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Aug 28, 2015 | 01:53 PM

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Looks normal to me. Here is a picture of mine.

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Aug 28, 2015 | 04:00 PM

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Hi 69,
Here's a view of my carrier cross member bushing.
It's the original bushing and it looks like the crossmember might be seated SLIGHTLY deeper than yours…??
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Alan

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Nov 29, 2023 | 08:28 AM

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Torque on bolts holding rear end crossmember to frame .

My documentation shows bolt torque on the two bolts through the sombrero to the cross member as 25 ft lbs.

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Nov 29, 2023 | 09:02 AM

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My documentation shows bolt torque on the two bolts through the sombrero to the cross member as 25 ft lbs.

8 year old thread.

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Nov 29, 2023 | 09:08 AM

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I understand!

I understand but people still read these threads and tearing up that captive bolt is a BIG deal!

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Nov 29, 2023 | 10:02 AM

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Consider starting a new thread. You can always link to the 8 year old one.

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