UTF53V8R Instructions
Ford F-53 – 14,000, 16,000 & 18,000 GVW
Motor Home Chassis Rear Bar
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Bolt Size
Grade 5
Grade 8
1/4”
10
14
5/16”
19
29
3/8”
33
47
7/16”
54
78
1/2”
78
119
5/8”
154
230
3/4”
257
380
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
Bolt Size
Grade 8.8
Grade 10.9
6MM
6
8
8MM
16
22
10MM
31
40
12MM
54
70
14MM
89
117
16MM
161
230
18MM
222
318
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Grade 5 U-Bolts
Bolt Size
Fine
Course
3/8”
21
18
7/16”
33
29
1/2”
52
45
5/8”
107
91
3/4”
190
165
7/8”
304
270
1
4
3
2
*
Always tighten and
torque u-bolts in a cross
pattern sequence.
Each installation may vary due to chassis manufacturing options and variations in design. The rod assembly
may be installed in several different combinations, such as either front or rear of the supplied brackets as well
as using different bracket holes. The important thing is to maintain clearance between your UltraTrac and any
chassis component (moving and stationary) such as exhaust, vehicle frame, differential, or any other item
which might interfere with the operation of this product. Pictures and diagrams may not represent the best
installation for every application.
NOTICE
•
the installation of this product.
• If the vehicle is equipped with air bags be sure that n
othing interferes with the deployment of them.
•
Be sure to use Loctite
®
Red on all bolts before tightening. Tighten all bolts according to the torque charts
be found then use the torque charts provided.
•
Dealer or installer be certain the user receives these instruction sheets.
