Torque Spec for rear Trailing Arms

[Garyjean]

I recently installed a Rear Hitch, and i am looking for the Factory Torque Spec for the Trailing Arms. I have seen several videos where they state "good and tight", however i would prefer to bring it back to factory torque spec.

 

[Admin]

 

[Garyjean]

FYI I contacted Honda Direct, and they are recommending 58 ft/lbs for the Talon X4, this is quite a bit lower than standard torque for that Bolt size

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

FYI I contacted Honda Direct, and they are recommending 58 ft/lbs for the Talon X4, this is quite a bit lower than standard torque for that Bolt size

Go tighter. Those trailing arm bolts like to wallow out the holes in the frame and when they do its a pain in the azz to fix them. Raceco-USA makes a brace kit specifically to prevent that.

 

[CID]

Go tighter. Those trailing arm bolts like to wallow out the holes in the frame and when they do its a pain in the azz to fix them. Raceco-USA makes a brace kit specifically to prevent that.

@Lil_Steve @Boundertom

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

@Lil_Steve @Boundertom

Those guys both have the wallowed out trailing arm hole problem?

 

[CID]

Those guys both have the wallowed out trailing arm hole problem?

Not that I know of but I've ridden with both of them and wanted them to be aware of the potential problem. 👍

 

[adudes]

FYI I contacted Honda Direct, and they are recommending 58 ft/lbs for the Talon X4, this is quite a bit lower than standard torque for that Bolt size

I looked in the Honda factory service manual, spec is 58 ft/lbs

 

[pete_plp]

I looked in the Honda factory service manual, spec is 58 ft/lbs

Happy Friday! Would you have the link to the manual? Im looking for a few torque specs like break caliper nuts etc. Thanks

 

[HondaTech]

Go tighter. Those trailing arm bolts like to wallow out the holes in the frame and when they do its a pain in the azz to fix them. Raceco-USA makes a brace kit specifically to prevent that.

I believe he is referring to the rear radius rods, not trailing arms, since he installed a hitch.

But yes, the front trailing arm holes are an issue and the braces Jamie sells are the ticket for preventing it.

 

[adudes]

Happy Friday! Would you have the link to the manual? Im looking for a few torque specs like break caliper nuts etc. Thanks

I do not have a link. I bought a paper copy of the manual.