Do Nuts of Spring Bar U-Bolts on Blue Ox Sway Pro Need Torque

Updated 09/23/2024 | Published 08/16/2018

Question:

Should the u -bolts be torqued or just snugged up?Im referring to the u-bolts on the spring bars.

asked by: Robert S

Expert Reply:

Due to the spring tension of the spring bars pulling hard on the nuts of the u-bolts you would not have to worry about torqueing them down. As long as the nuts are threaded on they won't go anywhere. Hand tight would be all that's needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Richard L.

9/23/2024

I have 1000 lb bars on my new Sway Pro. I am finding that 10th link (2 1/2 showing) is under by 40 lb on the front axle return loading and 11th link (1 1/2 showing) is 40 lb over on front axle return. 11th feels best. When pulling 10 feels a bit floaty at the front of TV. 11th feels great but I don't like the fact that it's a bit over on the return load. Can I adjust the position of the nuts to lessen force lightly as long as I leave a few full threads past the nuts? Thanks and Best Regards Rich Greensboro, NC

Jameson C.

9/23/2024

@RichardL That's a really creative idea that I'm shocked we hadn't heard of before. I don't see why you could do this since it would change the spring bar tension a bit.