Torque Specs for Crossmember?

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SOKY_RAM

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So seeing how I had already found a couple of post install issues, mostly due to poor instructions. I decided to go through and read them again. I am now concerned about the torque specs on the crossmember to frame bolts on my 6" superlift kit. I just sent them an email but in the mean time I thought I would see what the experts have to say. Superlift states in the install instructions to torque these to 75ft lbs. I put more torque on the milk lid than that. So I decided to look at the zone instructions. They state like 220ft lbs. WTF? I know I saw a list of torque specs on here but can't seem to find it. I wonder if they meant to put 175ft lbs. I feel like these are some pretty important bolts and should be tighter than what I have them now. Thanks!
 

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U have the newest instructions? They had to email them cause they are not listed yet on their website if it's for a 2012+ ram 1500
 
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So superlift just emailed me back and said 75ft lbs is correct. Just seems kinda low to me but I have a bad habit of over-tightening so i'll take his word for it.
 

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I never even got stickers or instructions lol now they have to mail me some.. Also sent me 2 bump stops of same side. They had to over night me the other one
 

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So superlift just emailed me back and said 75ft lbs is correct. Just seems kinda low to me but I have a bad habit of over-tightening so i'll take his word for it.

lol you couldnt be as bad as me. If its not a moving part i just use my air hammer and call it a day. Thats what i did for my superlift cross member. Those bolts aren't coming out any time soon
 
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lol you couldnt be as bad as me. If its not a moving part i just use my air hammer and call it a day. Thats what i did for my superlift cross member. Those bolts aren't coming out any time soon

My wife had a chevy HHR once upon a time that I cracked the head while changing sparkplugs. Still think something had to be wrong with it before hand because I was using like a 6" long ratchet. So yeah I got a problem.
 

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I am sure on the Internet there has got to be a chart showing proper torque, based on Dia and pitch, and grade of bolt. In lieu of other instructions, I'd feel confident using those specs.
 
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