Trailer Wheel Torque Spec Chart

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Yes i just saw an expert Michael H. On here telling someone no matter if it is a single or dual wheel trailer torq specs are 75-85 ft lbs. i dont know how this guy is considered an expert. Sounds like an expert idiot to me. Most of the torq specs on 1/2 lug bolt depends on tire size. Most of the ones i do are a 16inch rim and are torqd to 120 ft lbs

asked by: Mike H

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I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel size, and wheel material.

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Jerry B.

8/7/2020

Need to know Lug Bolt Size & Torque for 5 Lug 14 inch Duals on 2018 Dutchmen Kodiak Ultra Lite 201qb.

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Chris R.

8/18/2020

Unfortunately I can't track down the lug size on your Dutchmen Kodiak as that's not something that trailer manufacturers list. Best bet will be to either measure the lug or simply remove one and take it up to a local hardware store. Once you verify the size you can use the chart shown on the answer page I linked below to find the right torque specs.

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Paul

7/11/2021

@ChrisR Your Trailer Wheel Torque Spec Chart only goes down to 15 inch, Wouldn't a 14" wheel be 1/2" stud? I have a 2016 Dutchmen Ultra Lite 22 ft with 14" wheels, looking for stud size so I can torque the nuts, I guess The size would not be smaller than the 1/2" with 120 ftlbs that is on your Trailer Wheel Torque Spec Chart for 15" wheels, What say you? Thank you,

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Jon G.

7/12/2021

@Paul It looks like Jameson cut the full chart off a little. Here is one of my answer pages that has the full chart.

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Answer 1

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 2

What you'll want to do is refer to your instructions for the proper torque specs. For example, the instructions for the 5.2K - 6K Kodiak Disc Brake Kit #K2HR526D call for the brake mounting flange to be welded to the spindle and then the caliper…

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Answer 3

90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher.

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Answer 4

Hi Matt; the only difference between the #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K and #AKHD-655-6-K is in fact the grease cap. The Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly comes with an additional cap that works with easy grease or E-Z lube axles. Everything else about it…

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Answer 5

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 6

Many times Dexter hubs will fit on a Lippert axle, but Lippert does have a few axles out there with special spindle sizes. Every Lippert axle comes with a tag or plate on the axle that gives a serial number or NV number. If you can give me that…

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Answer 7

From that number you supplied, it appears you have axles that are 5,200-lb to 6,000-lb with a 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. For brake assemblies I recommend #AKEBRK-7R-SA for the right hand side and #AKEBRK-7L-SA for the left. This is a…

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Answer 8

Since time is a factor and we do not have the complete axle brake and hub set up, Item #8327816-EB, in stock (August 2021). I recommend the Dexter Trailer Axle with E-Z Lube Spindles item #8327816. This axle is 86-1/2" Long with a 5,200 lbs…

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Answer 9

Wheel torque specs vary based on stud diameter, wheel diameter and wheel material. The linked chart shows you commonly recommended torque specs for a range of studs and wheels. For 1/2-inch wheel studs and a 14-inch steel trailer wheel you will use a…

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Answer 10

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 11

Between the two kits you mentioned the Equal-i-zer part #EQ37120ET is the best choice. This is the highest quality option out there for a weight distribution system and is what Curt tried to emulate with their TruTrack part #C17501. The Curt kit is…

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Answer 12

90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your 15 inch trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher. You'll need to know the diameter of the…

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