Lug Nut Torque for a Trailer Wheel

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I am just wondering what the wheel torque of the 5 on 4 1/2 white powder coated wheels would be for a boat trailer? its a 3500 lb single axle on the trailer, I just put new dexter hub/drums on it last year. My local tire shop said they torque all their trailer wheels to 90 or 95 ft lbs which seemed like a lot to me. Felt like I was stretching the studs.

asked by: Marshall

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90-95 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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

According to my contact at Dexter Axle, their Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #42866UC3-EZ fits a wheel with a 4-3/4-inch pilot hole and a 8-on-6-1/2 bolt pattern. Each hub carries a 3500-lb rating.

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Answer 3

I have another wheel size that will work, but there are not any hub and drum assemblies for your 3500lb axle that will work with 10" wheels. For 3500lb axles you need 10" braking assemblies #AKEBRK-35-SA and 10" hub and drum assemblies…

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Answer 4

The Triton kit 07994-P is going to contain the same parts as 2 of our Bearing Kits #BK1-150, Grease Caps #RG04-020, EZ Caps #RG04-040 and a Grease Tube #L11390. Their kit appears to use the same TRP bearings and races as our kit. Since you are…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

In order to add electric brakes to a trailer you must first determine the axle capacity which can be found on a tag located in the center of the beam. Assuming the axle has brake mounting flanges (welded to the spindle), you can then add brakes based…

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Answer 7

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 8

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 9

If the L shaped part you're referencing is the pawl ratchet, you can use the #DM89VR. This includes the bushing, spring, bolt, and washer as well. The pawl #DM05450 is available on its own but Demco recommends using the kit to replace all of…

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Answer 10

A 14" wheel and tire could be used as a very short term fix to get the trailer off the side of the road, but it is not good to have tires that are a different height on the trailer. Doing so will cause excess weight on the side with the shorter…

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Answer 11

The correct replacement lug nuts for the Demco Kar Kaddy is the part #DM02933 which are size 12mm.

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Answer 12

The closest wheel center caps we have to 2-3/4" is the Americana Trailer Wheel Center Cap - Chrome Plated - 2.80" to 2.84" Pilot #AM90113. This is for 2.80" - 2.84" diameter hole and it fits 12" or 13" wheels. If…

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