Correct Torque Rating for a Trailer Wheel Spindle Nut

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How to tighten spindle nut ?

asked by: Daryl M

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The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until it stops, then back it off so the cotter pin or washer tang fits into the next indentation of the castle nut.

If you click on the video link I provided, and forward to the 1:40 mark, you can see one of our techs demonstrating how to correctly tighten a spindle nut.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hi Alfonso; a wheel and tire combo like the Rambler ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Vesper Black Mod Wheel #TA58GR comes mounted and inflated. However, you will still need to check the pressure once you put them on your trailer to make…

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Answer 2

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can secure the…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

You can actually measure the bolt pattern of a wheel in either way that you mentioned. I attached a picture that shows how to measure across center of the wheel to determine the bolt pattern but if you have a 5 lug bolt pattern you can also measure…

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Answer 5

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 6

There is not a torque spec on the axle nut for the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 #84545BX. The axle will have a castle nut that should be tightened until there is no side to side play and then backed off to the…

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Answer 7

The pipe mount replacement for the Round, Pipe Mount Swivel Jack #TJP-2001-B that you referenced is the part #TJP-IP916.

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Answer 8

If your Carson trailer uses a standard spindle, you will need the Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly, #84550BX. This hub assembly includes lug nuts, L68149 inner bearing and race, L44649 outer bearing and race, grease cap and grease seal. If you have a…

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Answer 9

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel studs…

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Answer 10

There is no specific torque rating for the castle nut that holds your hub in place. We recommend tightening the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch wheel the tang washer will fit into the castle nut. Over…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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