I just replaced my 3.73's with 3.55's to get more of a first gear and make my speedo read correctly. I thought you needed at least 140 ft lbs torque to crush a new crush sleeve but I'm crushing them at 104 ft lbs? Torque wrench is a new CDI 1/2 torque wrench and am measuring 24 in lbs torque with a 1/4" beam type torque wrench. I've over-crushed 3 crush sleeves already and can't get more than 104 ft lbs torque on the pinion nut.
Is this a problem or is it all right at 104 ft lbs as long as the preload is between 16-29 in lbs? Thanks for any help on this.
Is this a problem or is it all right at 104 ft lbs as long as the preload is between 16-29 in lbs? Thanks for any help on this.