2008 Ford F-150 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2008 Ford F-150 lug nut torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), tightened with a 21mm socket on M14 x 1.5 studs. 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: 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M14 x 1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2008 Ford F-150. 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.

Ford lug-nut torque varies more by chassis than most makes — 100 ft-lbs for Focus/Fusion/Fiesta, 150 ft-lbs for half-ton F-150, and 165 ft-lbs for Super Duty F-250/F-350. F-150s from 2004-2014 use a 21mm OEM socket, while 2015+ aluminum-body trucks moved to the larger 22mm. Ford torque-to-yield (TTY) head bolts are standard from the early 2000s — do not reuse them, ever.

Common fastener categories on the 2008 Ford F-150

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2008 Ford F-150?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2008 Ford F-150 is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), using a 21mm socket on M14 x 1.5 thread studs. 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 Ford F-150 lug nuts?

The 2008 Ford F-150 uses a 21mm 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 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 years

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

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All 104 2008 Ford F-150 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2008 Ford F-150, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2008 Ford F-150

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2008 Ford F-150. At the wheels, the lug nut torques to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) (21mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the wheels, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Brakes — 2008 Ford F-150

Brake fasteners on the 2008 Ford F-150 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the hinged single-bolt style rear caliper pivot pin, plan for a 14 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 27 ft-lbs (rear caliper slide pin / swing bolt (small pivot bolt for hinged caliper style)). Rear brake caliper bracket bolts (bracket to rear axle/knuckle) tightens to 184 ft-lbs, takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear caliper mounting bracket to rear axle flange/knuckle, 2 bolts. The brake line tube nut fittings uses a 10 mm or 11 mm flare nut (line) wrench drive on a SAE 3/16 inverted flare: 3/8-24 UNF; larger: 7/16-24 UNF thread, torqued to 10-15 ft-lbs for 3/16 lines; 18-22 ft-lbs for larger lines at the all double-flare brake line fittings throughout system. At the front caliper guide pin bolts holding caliper to bracket, 2 bolts, the front brake caliper slide pin bolts (caliper body to bracket) torques to 47 ft-lbs (15 mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear caliper slider/guide pin bolts to bracket, 2 bolts, plan for a 14 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper slide pin bolts (caliper body to bracket)). Banjo bolt (brake hose to caliper — front and rear) tightens to 26 ft-lbs, takes a 17 mm driver, runs on M10 banjo bolt threads, located at the brake flex hose banjo fitting at caliper body. The front brake caliper bracket bolt uses a 24mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 185 ft-lbs (250 Nm) at the front wheel hub. At the front brake caliper, the brake caliper bolt torques to 25-30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front brake caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle, 2 bolts, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 148 ft-lbs (front brake caliper bracket bolts (bracket to steering knuckle)).

Engine — 2008 Ford F-150

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2008 Ford F-150, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Rear main oil seal retainer bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the rear main seal housing to block. The torque converter to flexplate nuts uses a 15 mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs (36 Nm) at the torque converter studs through flexplate, 4 nuts. At the manifold-to-y-pipe collector flange nuts, the exhaust manifold to y-pipe / catalytic converter nuts torques to 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm) (15 mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the pickup tube flange to oil pump body, plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm); Summit Racing adds +45 degrees for performance (oil pump screen and pickup tube to oil pump bolts). Camshaft position (cmp) sensor bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8 mm or T30 Torx driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the one sensor per bank near vct housing at front of head (2 total). The exhaust manifold nuts (manifold to head) uses a 15 mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) per OEM FSM; Summit Racing two-pass: 18 ft-lbs then 26 ft-lbs at the exhaust manifold nuts on studs, both banks. At the exhaust manifold and downstream pipes (4 sensors total), the heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) torques to 34 ft-lbs (46 Nm) (22 mm O2 sensor socket drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the a/c compressor to bracket and block, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (a/c compressor bolts). Engine/transmission support frame crossmember bolts tightens to Horizontal pinch bolts: 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm); Vertical bolts: 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm), takes a 18 mm (horizontal); 15 mm (vertical) driver, runs on M12 (horizontal); M10 (vertical) threads, located at the engine-transmission support crossmember to frame rails. The oil pan drain plug uses a 15 mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm) at the bottom of oil pan, threaded drain hole. At the lh and rh motor mount bracket-to-block, each side, the engine mount insulator bracket to cylinder block bolts torques to 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the front of each camshaft, one bolt per phaser (2 total), plan for a 18 mm (or T60 Torx on some variants) tool on a M12 camshaft bolt stud; final torque is Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm); Stage 2: +90 degrees additional rotation (cam phaser / vct sprocket assembly bolt (each camshaft)). Camshaft bearing cap bolts (all journal caps) tightens to Initial 53 in-lbs, then +45 degrees (TTY per Summit Racing); final value 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the along top of each camshaft, all regular caps. The harmonic balancer / crankshaft damper pulley bolt uses a 1-3/16 in or 30 mm drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 103 ft-lbs (see notes for full sequence) at the front of crankshaft, single center bolt. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head temperature (cht) sensor torques to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm) (Sensor socket drive, M12 thread). For the fuel rail to intake manifold (both banks), plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) — FSM; Summit Racing: 89 in-lbs + 90 degrees TTY (fuel rail (injection supply manifold) bolts). Engine mount through bolt (lh side) tightens to TTY — refer to Ford service manual procedure, takes a 24 mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the left-side (driver) engine mount through-bolt. The ignition coil bolt (coil-on-plug) uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 53 in-lbs (6 Nm) at the each coil-on-plug to valve cover, 1 bolt per coil (8 total). At the belt tensioner to front of engine block, the accessory drive belt tensioner bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (15 mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the alternator to bracket lower pivot bolt, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (generator (alternator) lower mounting bolts). Flexplate inspection cover bolts tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the bellhousing lower inspection / dust cover. The engine front cover bolts (timing cover) uses a 13 mm / 15 mm drive on a M8x1.25 (most); M10x1.5 (2 studs) thread, torqued to Stage 1 (bolts 1-5): 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (see notes for full sequence) at the timing cover to engine block, multiple bolt sizes and positions. At the connecting rod big end, 2 bolts per rod (16 total), the connecting rod cap bolts torques to 32 ft-lbs + 105 degrees (TTY) (Torx T45 or 10 mm drive, M9 proprietary (small hex or Torx T45) thread). For the main bearing caps, numbered 1-20 (inner = bolts 1-10, outer = bolts 11-20), plan for a 13 mm (inner); 10 mm (outer) tool on a M11 (inner); M8 (outer side bolts) stud; final torque is Pass 1: 89 in-lbs (all 1-20) (see notes for full sequence) (main bearing cap bolts — vertical (inner and outer)). Knock sensor bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm), takes a 13 mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the engine block lower sides (one per bank). The water pump pulley bolts uses a 10 mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) at the pulley to water pump hub. At the flexplate to crankshaft, rear of engine (6 bolts), the flexplate bolts (automatic transmission) torques to 59 ft-lbs (80 Nm) — OEM FSM; Summit Racing performance: 177 in-lbs + 60 degrees TTY (12 mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the cross-bolt positions in main bearing caps (numbered 21-30), plan for a 13 mm tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs initial; then +90 degrees (TTY) (main bearing cap cross bolts (side bolts)). Crankshaft position (ckp) sensor bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the lower front of block near trigger wheel. The accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt uses a 15 mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) at the idler pulley bracket, front of engine. At the oil filter adapter plate to engine block, the oil filter adapter bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the pickup tube brace/spacer to engine block or ladder, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer / strap bolt). Thermostat housing bolts tightens to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the thermostat housing to intake manifold coolant crossover. The power steering pump bolts uses a 15 mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) at the ps pump to mounting bracket. At the bottom of engine block, oil sump (m8 hex flange pilot bolts), the oil pan bolts torques to Ford FSM 3-stage: Stage 1 ~2 Nm, Stage 2 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), Stage 3 +60 degrees (see notes for full sequence) (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the each cylinder head, 10 bolts per head (20 total), plan for a 13 mm 12-point or Torx E14 tool on a M11 torque-to-yield head bolt stud; final torque is Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (all bolts, center-out sequence) (see notes for full sequence) (cylinder head bolts). Water pump bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to engine front cover. The valve cover bolts (lh and rh) uses a 8 mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the top of each cylinder head; 15 bolts lh, 14 bolts rh. At the center mega journal cap on each camshaft, the camshaft mega journal bearing cap bolts torques to 53 in-lbs + 45 degrees (TTY) (8 mm drive, M6 thread). For the cylinder head, 8 plugs total (4 per bank), plan for a 9/16 in spark plug socket tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (OEM FSM spec); updated recommendation 20-22 ft-lbs (spark plug). Oil drain plug tightens to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm), takes a 16mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The oil pressure switch uses a 22 mm or sender socket drive on a 1/8 NPT tapered pipe thread thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm) at the engine block near oil filter. At the throttle body to upper intake manifold, 4 bolts, the throttle body bolts torques to Stage 1: 80 in-lbs (see notes for full sequence) (10 mm drive, M6 thread). For the high-pressure line fitting at pump or steering gear, plan for a 19 mm tool on a Metric flare or AN fitting stud; final torque is 48 ft-lbs (65 Nm) (power steering pressure tube fitting). Exhaust manifold studs (to cylinder head) tightens to 9 ft-lbs (12 Nm), takes a Stud installer or double-nut method driver, runs on M10x1.5 (stud into aluminum head) threads, located at the exhaust manifold stud-in-head, m10 studs. The timing chain guide bolts uses a 10 mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the lh and rh timing chain guides inside engine front cover area. At the bracket connecting block-mounted bracket to rubber mount insulator, the engine mount insulator bracket to engine support insulator bolts torques to 53 ft-lbs (72 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the oil pump to engine front cover / block, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) — FSM; Summit Racing: 177 in-lbs + 60 degrees TTY for performance builds (oil pump bolts). Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts (each bank) tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 13 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the each bank, 2 bolts per tensioner (4 bolts total). The oil filter uses a Oil filter cap wrench drive on a Spin-on filter (3/4-16 SAE) thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm) at the oil filter housing, passenger side engine block. At the lower intake manifold to cylinder heads, 4 bolts per side (8 total), the intake manifold bolts (lower — to cylinder heads) torques to Stage 1: 18 lb-in (see notes for full sequence) (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the right-side engine mount through-bolt nut, plan for a 24 mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 184 ft-lbs (250 Nm) (engine mount through nut (rh side)).

Drivetrain — 2008 Ford F-150

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2008 Ford F-150 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transfer case electronic shift motor bolts uses a 8 mm or T27 Torx drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 89 in-lbs (10 Nm) at the electronic shift motor (encoder motor) to transfer case housing (3 bolts). At the ring gear to differential carrier, 10 bolts, the rear differential ring gear bolts (8.8-in axle) torques to 77 ft-lbs (105 Nm) — FSM; Ford Performance 8.8 sheet: 97-102 ft-lbs (18 mm drive, M12x1.25 LEFT-HAND THREAD thread). For the axle housing attachment to suspension components, plan for a 21 mm tool on a M14 stud; final torque is 66 ft-lbs (89 Nm) (rear axle housing mounting bolts (to frame/hanger brackets)). Rear axle differential bearing cap bolts (8.8-in) tightens to 77 ft-lbs (105 Nm), takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the differential bearing caps in axle housing. The transmission crossmember to frame bolts uses a 18 mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 66 ft-lbs at the transmission support crossmember to frame rail bolts. At the transmission rubber mount stud nuts at crossmember, the transmission mount nuts (mount to crossmember) torques to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the transfer case mounting flange to transmission output adapter, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (transfer case to transmission adapter bolts and nuts (4wd)). Rear axle differential pinion shaft lock bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm), takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the pinion shaft retention bolt in differential carrier. The differential cover bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25-35 ft-lbs at the differential cover. At the rear differential cover, 10 bolts, the rear differential housing cover bolts (8.8-in axle — steel cover) torques to 33 ft-lbs (46 Nm) (13 mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front driveshaft u-joint to transfer case output flange, plan for a 12-point 12 mm socket tool on a M12 12-point stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (front driveshaft to transfer case output flange bolts (4wd)). Rear axle pinion nut (crush sleeve axle) tightens to Minimum 140 ft-lbs initial (see notes for full sequence), takes a 1-3/8 in or 35 mm driver, runs on 7/8-20 SAE or M22 threads, located at the pinion shaft nut at front of rear differential housing. The rear differential filler plug uses a 3/8 in drive square drive on a 3/8 in square drive or 1/4 NPT thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm) at the rear differential housing side or upper plug. At the transmission bellhousing to engine block, the transmission-to-engine bolts (bellhousing) torques to 44 ft-lbs (60 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the cv axle inner flange to front differential output shaft flange (4wd), plan for a 12-point 12 mm socket tool on a M12 12-point stud; final torque is 60 ft-lbs (82 Nm) (front halfshaft (cv axle) flange bolts to front differential output shaft). Rear driveshaft to rear axle pinion flange bolts tightens to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), takes a 12-point 12 mm socket driver, runs on M12 12-point threads, located at the rear driveshaft u-joint strap bolts to rear differential pinion flange.

Suspension — 2008 Ford F-150

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2008 Ford F-150 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the upper control arm forward and rearward frame pivot bolts, the front upper control arm to frame pivot nuts torques to 114 ft-lbs (per 1A Auto repair video); 83-112 ft-lbs per Ford specs document range (21 mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the outer tie rod ball stud through steering knuckle, plan for a 21 mm tool on a Castle nut, 21 mm stud; final torque is 111 ft-lbs (outer tie rod end nut). Steering shaft pinch bolt (intermediate shaft to steering gear input) tightens to 30-40 ft-lbs, takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the intermediate steering shaft to steering gear input pinch bolt. The rear shock absorber upper mount uses a 18 mm drive on a M12 thread, torqued to 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm) at the top of rear shock at frame hanger bracket. At the rear axle housing u-bolts, 4 nuts per side (8 total), the rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts torques to 4-stage sequence: Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (see notes for full sequence) (15/16 in or 22 mm drive, 9/16-18 or M14 (check U-bolt dimensions) thread). For the idler arm bracket mounting bolts to frame (2 bolts), plan for a 21 mm tool on a M14 stud; final torque is 125-169 ft-lbs (idler arm bracket to frame bolts). Rear wheel bearing / hub assembly mounting bolts (rear axle flange) tightens to 136 ft-lbs, takes a 21 mm driver, runs on M14 threads, located at the rear wheel hub to rear axle flange, 4 bolts. The idler arm to center link ball stud nut uses a 21 mm drive on a Castle nut, 21 mm thread, torqued to 56-75 ft-lbs at the idler arm ball stud through center link. At the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame rail, the front sway bar bracket to frame bolts torques to 25 ft-lbs (per Ford spec range 19-25 ft-lbs) (15 mm drive, M10 thread). For the bottom of front strut/shock unit to lower control arm through-bolt, plan for a 1-3/16 in or 30 mm tool on a M22 or M24 stud; final torque is 351 ft-lbs (front strut lower mount nut (strut to lower control arm)). Hub assembly bolt tightens to 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the front wheel hub. The lug nuts (all four wheels) uses a 21 mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) at the all four wheels, 6 lug nuts per wheel (24 total). At the top of front strut/shock through strut tower, 3 nuts, the front strut upper mount nuts (3-stud top hat) torques to 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm) (18 mm drive, M12 thread). For the front wheel hub bearing to steering knuckle, 4 bolts, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm) (front hub bearing assembly bolts (4wd)). Pitman arm to steering gear nut tightens to 173-233 ft-lbs, takes a 33 mm driver, runs on SAE taper / M20 threads, located at the pitman arm taper on recirculating ball steering gear output shaft. The front lower control arm to frame pivot bolts/nuts uses a 24-27 mm drive on a M16 or M18 thread, torqued to 258 ft-lbs (350 Nm) — confirmed by multiple installation sources (see notes for full sequence) at the lower control arm front and rear frame pivot points. At the bottom of rear shock at rear axle u-bolt plate or bracket, the rear shock absorber lower mount bolt (to rear axle bracket) torques to 66 ft-lbs (90 Nm) (21 mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the outer spindle nut clamping hub/rotor on 2wd models, plan for a 1-3/4 in or specialized spindle nut socket tool on a Large SAE spindle thread stud; final torque is 295-296 ft-lbs (front hub spindle retainer nut (2wd — large outer spindle nut)). Front cv axle / halfshaft hub retainer nut (4wd center nut) tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm), takes a 36 mm driver, runs on M36 or proprietary threads, located at the cv axle stub nut at front hub, 36 mm center nut. The front sway bar end link nut (lower, to lca) uses a 18 mm drive on a M12 thread, torqued to 66 ft-lbs at the sway bar end link lower nut at lower control arm. At the pitman arm ball stud through center link, the pitman arm to center link (drag link) ball stud nut torques to 56-75 ft-lbs (21 mm drive, Castle nut, 21 mm thread). For the lower ball joint taper stud through steering knuckle, plan for a 22 mm tool on a Castle nut, 22 mm stud; final torque is 111 ft-lbs (front lower ball joint nut). Front upper ball joint nut tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 21 mm driver, runs on Castle nut, 21 mm threads, located at the upper ball joint taper stud through steering knuckle.

Body — 2008 Ford F-150

Body fasteners on the 2008 Ford F-150. For the cab body to frame mounting bolts, 6 total (3 per side), plan for a 15 mm (bottom socket) tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (cab mount bolts). Bed mount bolts tightens to 59 ft-lbs, takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the pickup bed to frame mounting bolts (typically 6 bolts).

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