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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 04:43 PM
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Default Rear Shock Torque Specs

So, I've search here & general web. I'm seeing quite a range of #s,

I expect the lower bolt to be high. I have plenty of C5 & C6 FSMs and this is in line:
What I've seen is: 107, 118 & 162. (all Ft Lbs.)

However, the UPPER bolts are NOT that big & most of the places show what I feel is too much:
What I've seen is: 22 which seems right but a TON of places, including here show 74 ft lbs... pretty sure those little bolts won't take that.

Anyone with a C7 FSM handy that could post a pic of the rear suspension torque page.

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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 04:55 PM
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Lower bolt (1) on each shock is 118 ft lb. Uppers (2) are 74. They take it just fine. Good luck!!
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Just finished, I stand corrected. Those upper bolts are way bigger than what I remembered.... 74 was piece of cake. Although, front upper was barely tight from the factory.
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Not sure which Suspension you have so here are the applicable FSM Pages:






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