Factory Torque Settings for Front and Rear Shocks

[Scott-Tx]

I am installing King front and rear shocks tomorrow and when reading thru the instructions provided from King it reads to tighten upper and lower bolts and torque to factory specs. I cannot find anywhere that tells the factory torque specs for front and rear shocks, can anyone help me with this?

 

[TheDocAUS]

Some information is here (INEOS recommended torque settings). Scroll down towards the end of the post, under the heading SUSPENSION AND STEERING TORQUE SETTINGS. Not sure we have all the settings however.

 

[Scott-Tx]

Some information is here (INEOS recommended torque settings). Scroll down towards the end of the post, under the heading SUSPENSION AND STEERING TORQUE SETTINGS. Not sure we have all the settings however.

I had looked in this file and did not see anything for shocks, I appreciate the response just don’t believe they are listed here

 

[TheDocAUS]

I had looked in this file and did not see anything for shocks, I appreciate the response just don’t believe they are listed here

I have a suspicion they are in points 1 to 5, which were not posted. Sorry that is all remember seeing.

 

[TheDocAUS]

You may need to start at general shock torque settings, or ask the KINGS dealer:

What are the torque specifications on the top nut of my shocks?

Take a look at our torque specifications to ensure proper installation.

academy.bilsteinus.com

 

[drof14850]

M14 x 1.5 10.9 Plated bolts have a torque listed 158Nm? ( not from Ineos) this is what I did. Going by how tight they were to remove I would say this is still under original install spec.
Only did mine last week and rechecked today after 126 miles all good.

 

[Scott-Tx]

M14 x 1.5 10.9 Plated bolts have a torque listed 158Nm? ( not from Ineos) this is what I did. Going by how tight they were to remove I would say this is still under original install spec.
Only did mine last week and rechecked today after 126 miles all good.

Thank you

 

[Residual_Acorn]

I am installing King front and rear shocks tomorrow and when reading thru the instructions provided from King it reads to tighten upper and lower bolts and torque to factory specs. I cannot find anywhere that tells the factory torque specs for front and rear shocks, can anyone help me with this?

Hey Scott,

I just called my local Ineos Dealer and they looked it up in their Ineos portal and informed me that the torque spec for all 4 shocks (upper and lower bolt) was 275NM, which equates to about 202 ft lbs. Seems really high to me but I guess these rigs are designed to be hammered offroad Hopefully this is helpful to everyone!

 

[Dokatd]

Hey Scott,

I just called my local Ineos Dealer and they looked it up in their Ineos portal and informed me that the torque spec for all 4 shocks (upper and lower bolt) was 275NM, which equates to about 202 ft lbs. Seems really high to me but I guess these rigs are designed to be hammered offroad Hopefully this is helpful to everyone!

202 ft lbs is insanely high.

 

[mcdoogs]

202 ft lbs is insanely high.

Indeed. It definitely has made me second guess swapping springs/shocks myself in my driveway

 

[TCMColorado]

It is so high as to strain credulity. There is no engineering reason for a shock mount torque spec of 275NM on the Grenadier, it is not an earth mover. It also exceeds the standard maximum torque rating of ~217NM (per Fastenal, but varies by source) for a M14x1.5 10.9 bolt with dry assembly.

 

[Dokatd]

It is so high as to strain credulity. There is no engineering reason for a shock mount torque spec of 275NM on the Grenadier, it is not an earth mover. It also exceeds the standard maximum torque rating of ~217NM (per Fastenal, but varies by source) for a M14x1.5 10.9 bolt with dry assembly.

Which is why I snugged them up the same as every other vehicle I own. I can tell you for certain mine were not torqued like that from the factory. I broke mine with a standard 1/2" ratchet by hand.

 

[Tazzieman]

The wheel nut torque for the same 10.9 bolt is 160Nm.
275 is not far off "righty tighty - oh fck"

 

[TCMColorado]

I suspect the actual torque spec is 175NM or 130 ft lb. If 275NM is the specified torque per the dealer documentation then it is an error that needs to be corrected. If that much torque is actually used it will likely cause permanent deformation of the bolt and result in premature failure.

 

[mcdoogs]

I suspect the actual torque spec is 175NM or 130 ft lb. If 275NM is the specified torque per the dealer documentation then it is an error that needs to be corrected. If that much torque is actually used it will likely cause permanent deformation of the bolt and result in premature failure.

I hope you are right as i’m not sure I can apply 200 ft-lbs torque, especially not while laying on my back under the car