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.
That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…
The Wesbar 271594 is a sealed light which means the lens is not replaceable. The only solution is to replace the entire light. The parent company for Wesbar recently changed, so as of May 2023 this particular light is on indefinite backorder. I…
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…
According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…
A trailer that is over 80 inches wide is required by DOT regulations to have rear clearance lights. An over 80 inch taillight kit, like part #TL16RK, will have the side clearance light built into it. An under 80 inch taillight does not have the…
Hey Keith, sorry for confusion but the TecNiq Round Side Marker Light #TN54TR that you referenced does not come with a grommet and you'd need that separately with the part #TN43TR.
Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…
Hey Pete, we can help but there aren't any custom fit gooseneck hitches that fit your 2008 Chevy Silverado but we can still help. The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs #BWGNRK1500 has multiple…
Todd, you’re in good shape. The Firestone Air Bag Kit #F44XV kit is a confirmed fit on 2WD or 4WD 2025 F-250s, and it is compatible with in-bed hitches, including goosenecks. Firestone’s brackets mount to factory locations on the frame, and nothing…
Hey Rick. Unfortunately that's correct the Wesbar Tail Light 271594 has been discontinued. Our best option for replacing it is the LED Trailer Tail Light item #STL36RB for the passenger side and item #STL37RB for the driver side. The Wesbar light…
You have it right so far, the 4-way connector is just as you have stated. Remember that Yellow has a L in it so that is the left side brake/turn signal and green has a R in it so that is the right side brake/turn signal. The colors for wiring a 7-way…
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