2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 lug nut torque is 55 ft-lbs, tightened with a See notes socket. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 55 ft-lbs · Socket size: See notes.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Stellantis (Jeep/Ram/Dodge/Chrysler) torque values: Wrangler/Cherokee lug nuts spec 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), Ram 1500 specs 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm), Ram 2500/3500 specs 160 ft-lbs (217 Nm). Most use a 19mm or 22mm socket with M14x1.5 thread on trucks. The Wrangler's hub-centric ring is critical — do not run hub-piloted wheels without it.

Common fastener categories on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2008 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is 55 ft-lbs, using a See notes socket. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 lug nuts?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 uses a See notes socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Dodge Ram 1500 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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→ 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 97 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Brakes — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front brake caliper bracket bolts tightens to 130 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front brake. The front brake caliper slide pins uses a See notes drive, torqued to 24 ft-lbs (2009-2014); 31 ft-lbs (2015+) at the front brake. At the rear brake, the rear brake caliper bracket bolts (disc brake — 4th gen) torques to 120 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the rear brake, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper slide pins (disc brake — 4th gen)). Rear drum brake backing plate bolts — 3rd gen tightens to 48 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the rear brake.

Engine — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The oil pump bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 21 ft-lbs at the engine. At the engine mount, the engine mount bolt torques to 70 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 21 ft-lbs (thermostat housing bolts). Main bearing cap cross bolts — m8 tightens to 23 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The flexplate / driveplate bolts (automatic transmission) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 70 ft-lbs at the drivetrain. At the engine, the throttle body bolts torques to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is Step 1: 10 ft-lbs | Step 2: 20 ft-lbs | Step 3: +90° (5.7L only) (main bearing cap bolts — m12 primary). Timing chain cover bolts tightens to 21 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The harmonic balancer / crankshaft damper bolt uses a See notes drive, torqued to 130 ft-lbs (2003-2008 early HEMI); NOTE: some FSMs cite 136 ft-lbs for 2009+ at the engine. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 9 lb-ft (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (timing chain guide bolts). Knock sensor tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The oil filter uses a Oil Filter Wrench drive on a 3/4-16 UNF thread, torqued to Hand Tight + 3/4 Turn at the engine block. At the engine, the alternator mounting bolts torques to Upper bracket bolt: 21 ft-lbs; Lower main mount bolt: 40 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 21 ft-lbs (2003-2008); 8 ft-lbs (2009+ per BTR) (timing chain tensioner bolts). Oil pan bolts — m8 (larger perimeter bolts) tightens to 21 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine / oil pan. The oil drain plug uses a 13mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 25 lb-ft at the oil pan. At the engine, the camshaft phaser / vvt sprocket bolt torques to 90 ft-lbs (2003-2008 Gen III); 72 ft-lbs (2009+ per BTR/FSM) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (132 in-lbs) (rear main seal retainer bolts). Valve cover bolts (cylinder head cover) tightens to 70 in-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The intake manifold bolts — upper (throttle body/plenum) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) at the engine. At the engine, the power steering pump bolts torques to 21 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the engine / oil pan, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) (oil pan bolts — m6 (small bolts)). Piston oil cooler jet bolt tightens to 10 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The spark plug uses a 5/8" or 16mm drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 lb-ft at the cylinder head. At the engine, the cylinder head bolts — m12 large bolts (positions 1-10) torques to Step 1: 25 ft-lbs | Step 2: 40 ft-lbs | Step 3: +90° turn (TTY) (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 21 ft-lbs (water pump bolts). Flywheel bolts (manual transmission) tightens to 55 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the drivetrain. The camshaft thrust plate bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 106 in-lbs (8.8 ft-lbs) at the engine. At the engine, the connecting rod cap bolts torques to Step 1: 15 ft-lbs | Step 2: +90° (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 13 ft-lbs (156 in-lbs) (spark plugs). Rocker arm assembly bolts tightens to Step 1: 6 ft-lbs (snug in sequence) | Step 2: 17 ft-lbs (final in sequence), takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The lifter guide holder bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) at the engine. At the engine, the engine mount nuts — frame / crossmember side torques to 75 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (108 in-lbs) — some FSMs cite 3-step: 26 in-lbs → 76 in-lbs → 132 in-lbs (intake manifold bolts — lower (to heads)). Cylinder head bolts — m8 small bolts (positions 11-15) tightens to Step 1: 15 ft-lbs | Step 2: 15 ft-lbs (re-check) | Final: 25 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine. The crankshaft position sensor bolt uses a See notes drive, torqued to ~9 ft-lbs (105 in-lbs) at the engine. At the engine, the exhaust manifold bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the engine, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (engine mount bolts — block side). Ignition coil pack bolts tightens to ~8–10 ft-lbs (96–120 in-lbs); NOTE: FSM exact spec not widely published — ~10 mm 10-ft-lb working value, takes a See notes driver, located at the engine.

Drivetrain — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. At the front axle, the front axle hub nut (4wd — 3rd gen solid axle) torques to Beginning: 132 ft-lbs | Rotate 5-10 times | Final: 263 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the rear driveshaft, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (rear driveshaft bolts (to rear diff pinion yoke)). Rear pinion nut — 9.25-in tightens to 210 ft-lbs minimum (285 Nm) — set to achieve correct preload, takes a See notes driver, located at the rear differential. The transfer case mounting nuts (to transmission adapter) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 30–41 ft-lbs (NV241/NV243/NV244/NV273) at the transfer case. At the rear differential, the rear ring gear bolts — 9.25-in chrysler/aam torques to 65 ft-lbs (Chrysler 9.25"); 103 ft-lbs (AAM 9.25" IFS) (See notes drive). For the drivetrain, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 50 ft-lbs (transmission crossmember bolts). Transmission mount / insulator bolts tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the drivetrain. The transfer case flange bolts (output yoke) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the transfer case. At the front driveshaft, the front driveshaft bolts (to front diff pinion flange) torques to 85 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the front axle, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 185 ft-lbs (front axle hub nut (4wd — 4th gen ifs)). Rear differential cover bolts — 10.5-in aam axle tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the rear differential. The rear differential cover bolts — 9.25-in aam axle uses a See notes drive, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the rear differential. At the rear differential, the rear ring gear bolts — 10.5-in aam torques to 175 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the front differential, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (front differential cover bolts (4wd) — aam 9.25-in ifs).

Suspension — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the rear suspension, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 120 ft-lbs (rear upper control arm bolts — 4th gen coil spring). Front shock absorber upper nut — 3rd gen tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The rear lower control arm bolts — 4th gen coil spring uses a See notes drive, torqued to 200 ft-lbs at the rear suspension. At the lower control arm, the lower control arm bolt torques to 130 lb-ft (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the shock top mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 25 lb-ft (shock absorber top nut). Lower ball joint nut — 3rd gen (2002-2008) tightens to 60 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The upper control arm bolts to frame — 4th gen uses a See notes drive, torqued to 130 ft-lbs at the front suspension. At the front suspension, the front shock absorber lower bolt — 3rd gen torques to 100 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the steering, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 45 ft-lbs + 90° (tie rod end nut (outer)). Rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts — 3rd gen tightens to 110 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the rear suspension. The upper control arm bolts to frame — 3rd gen uses a See notes drive, torqued to 97 ft-lbs at the front suspension. At the upper control arm, the upper control arm bolt torques to 100 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the wheel, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 130 ft-lbs (cone-type, 2009-2018); 130–135 ft-lbs (2002-2008) (lug nuts). Lower control arm bolts to frame — 3rd gen tightens to 150–210 ft-lbs (varies by specific bolt), takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The rear shock absorber (upper and lower) — 4th gen coil spring uses a See notes drive, torqued to 100 ft-lbs at the rear suspension. At the shock lower mount, the shock absorber bottom bolt torques to 100 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the steering, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (steering shaft pinch bolt). Rear shock absorber (upper and lower) — 3rd gen leaf spring tightens to 100 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the rear suspension. The upper ball joint nut — 3rd gen (2002-2008) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 60 ft-lbs at the front suspension. At the rear suspension, the rear leaf spring front/rear eye bolt nuts — 3rd gen torques to 170 ft-lbs (standard); 120 ft-lbs (SRT-10) (See notes drive). For the front suspension, plan for a See notes tool; final torque is Top (bar side): 16–20 ft-lbs; Bottom (control arm side): 75 ft-lbs (front sway bar end link nuts). Upper ball joint nut — 4th gen (2009-2018) tightens to 40 ft-lbs + 200° (TTY sequence), takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension. The lower ball joint nut — 4th gen (2009-2018) uses a See notes drive, torqued to 37–38 ft-lbs + 90° at the front suspension. At the front suspension, the lower control arm bolts to frame — 4th gen torques to 155 ft-lbs (See notes drive). For the sway bar link, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 75 lb-ft (sway bar link nut). Front sway bar bracket bolts tightens to 45 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the front suspension.

Body — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Body fasteners on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. Cab mount bolts tightens to 40–45 ft-lbs, takes a See notes driver, located at the cab / body. The bed / box mount bolts uses a See notes drive, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the bed / body.

Transmission — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Transmission fasteners on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The transmission pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 14 lb-ft at the transmission pan. At the crossmember, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 70 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transmission mount, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 lb-ft (transmission mount bolt).

Brake — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. At the caliper slide pin, the brake caliper slide pin bolt torques to 27 lb-ft (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the rotor to hub, plan for a T30 tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 lb-ft (brake rotor set screw). Brake line banjo bolt tightens to 23 lb-ft, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line to caliper. The brake caliper bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 80 lb-ft at the caliper to bracket.

Wheel — 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Wheel fasteners on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. For the wheel center, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand Tight (center cap clip). Lug nut tightens to 130 lb-ft, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The wheel stud uses a N/A drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to Press Fit at the wheel hub.

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