Torque for Lug Nuts of Taskmaster Steel Dual Trailer Wheel # AM20783

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What should these wheels be torqued to?

asked by: Jay

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I attached a chart that has all of the lug nut torque figures for trailer wheels for you to check out. Basically it depends on the style of lug nuts and if they have rotating flange washers. Most likely it's right at 200 ft lbs but if you do not have rotating flanges you'd need between 275 and 325 ft lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Pilot diameter on a wheel like our dually trailer wheel part #AM20783 that you referenced is basically the diameter of the center hole of the wheel. This wheel has a pilot diameter of 4.75 inches. I attached a picture that shows this dimension as…

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Answer 2

Hey David, 16" x 6.5" wheels are typically for vehicle use and not trailer so I would double check that you really have those size wheels. 16" x 6" wheels with an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern are much more common. What is the…

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To replace your 16" x 6" dually trailer wheel, I recommend the Vesper Steel Dual Trailer Wheel item #TA56FR. This wheel has a 3,860 lbs capacity, a 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern, and a 4.77" pilot diameter. I wasn't able to get any…

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Answer 4

Although I don't have a diagram for a tri-axle trailer, I do have one for a tandem. If you refer to the photo, you would plumb the brake lines as shown, but would add the additional lines and tees for an extra axle. Here's the part numbers of…

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Hi Manuel; you will need to find your pilot hole diameter and current offset so you can match it to the right replacement rims. Once you have this information you can choose from the following: -Steel Dual Wheel with Offset - 16" x 6" Rim -…

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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 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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