Originally Posted by CathedralCub

Good question, I don't have that torque spec in my head. I'm sure my manual has it but it'* five degrees outside and I don't want to go out there. I just tighten it down tight, but not Methesulah tight. The straps hold the joint in, but they don't directly manage the torque being presented from the drive shaft.

Originally Posted by wes104

found this http://www.randysdriveshaft.com/torque.html does 30-35 Lb Ft sound right. i bought a spicer 5-178X witch is a 1350 series