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I obtained a new rear leaf spring shackle kit from The Filling Station. Removing the old pins and installing new proved to be a chore but it's done. How tight should I make the center bolt holding the shackle together?

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Tighten the center bolt until the disc spring collapses about 50%.

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Thank you.

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You bet!

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