What Torque Rating Should the Bolts Be Tightened to on Draw-Tite Hitch 75270

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How much torque do i need to apply when i install the hitch. I dont think its in hte installtion instruction paper. 2005 Honda Odyssey

asked by: Ruben V

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I looked up the instructions for the Draw-Tite hitch, part # 75270, and the torque specification for the 6 M12 bolts is 68 Lb.-Ft. I have added a link to the instructions below so that you can review them. The torque rating is just above the small print on the first page.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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Answer 1

Hey Michael, The torque setting for the mounting hardware of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C84BR is going to differ depending on the bolt size. For the M12 fasteners it would need 79 ft-lbs and for the 7/16” fasteners it would be 59 ft-lbs. These…

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Answer 2

For wheel bolts like #7-23 you will just follow the same torque specs as you would for a lug nut of the same size. Take a look at the chart I have included with lug nut torque specs.

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Answer 3

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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 6

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Answer 11

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.…

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