How much torque on these bolts that hold the Rockwell ARB halves to the bull gear?

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ARB says to use factory spec. Can't find a spec for this in a Rockwell. Can't find it in the TM's for the Deuce either.


They seem to be grade 7


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9/16 shank


Steel Bolt Torque Specifications Table - Engineer's Handbook


shows me 154 ftlbs dry.


That seems like a lot. The stress on these bolts from the bull gear rotation is pretty much all in shear, not tension. Any spreading/tension forces are from the four spider gears inside the ARB.


Any ideas?


Thanks.