Lug Nut Torque for a Trailer Wheel

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I have a 4300 lb trailer with ST 205/75R15 tires. The wheels have 5- 1/2inch lugs. I believe the sticker on the rim says 90-120 ft/lbs. Could you please confirm this, Thanks.

asked by: Art

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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.

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

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 3

The appropriate torque spec for any application will vary depending on the construction of the wheel as well as on the stud size. I suggest checking the wheels you're using to see if their manufacturer has a suggested torque rating. Steel trailer…

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Answer 4

I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

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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

Since you have leaf springs that are most likely the 25-1/4 inch length unworn out the best leaf spring replacement would be the part #e34SR which is for 6k trailer axles. Since you wanted a slightly over rated spring this would work great.

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Answer 7

You are exactly right when you mentioned the tongue weight of a trailer being accounted for when determining its overall capacity. It is not uncommon for trailer manufacturers to list a trailer's GVWR to be a bit higher than the combined capacity…

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Answer 8

The standard torque on a Redline Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 9/16 inch, part #6-53, is 135 to 145 ft lbs. This is the torque range that is normally used. If the instructions for the wheel are saying 110 ft lbs there might be a reason, like the wheel…

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Answer 9

According to Lippert they use Lithium Complex grease on their 2k-7k axles. This means you can use a Lithium Complex grease like the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease - 14 oz. Cartridge #L11390 for your bearings.

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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

Hey Tony! The Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale for Trailers - 1,000 lbs #BTBRV004 is not adjustable. It has a fixed height of 17-1/4". At that height, and the 1,000 lb capacity, you will be able to get a measurement on a lot of different…

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Answer 12

Hey Tim, Yes, you can replace that seal with the #GS-2250DL. They are the exact same size seals the only difference is the "R'. The "R" just refers for a rubber coating on the outer diameter of the seal while the #GS-2250DL is a…

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