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Torque Recommendation for 3/8 Inch Diameter Trailer Suspension U-Bolts  

Updated 04/04/2017 | Published 04/03/2017



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Can you tell me how many lbs of torque for 3 / 8 diameter - square u bolts for 1200 lbs trailer axle ?

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For 3/8 inch diameter trailer suspension u-bolts you will want to torque the nuts to 30 to 50 foot pounds according to Dexter Axle. If you need a torque wrench we have # ALL944001 good for 10 to 150 foot pounds.

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