Why Don't Trailer Hitch Installs Require Loc-Tite
Published 07/19/2018
Question:
Hello There, I plan on installing my trailer receiver today or tomorrow. The instructions call for specific torque requirements, which is fine. The instructions do not call for it but would it help if I also added some blue Loctite to the bolts before torquing down. I have the Curt trailer receiver kit for 2015 Range Rover Sport.. Thanks,
asked by: George S
Expert Reply:
Hitch hardware does not require Loc-Tite or any other thread lockers. Reason being the bolts are torque-to-yield bolts which means they stretch slightly as they tighten which works as a thread locker. This means that the hardware is one-time-use too.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class IV
- 800 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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