Does Hitch Install Hardware Need to be Torqued Down to Specs Listed in Instructions

Updated 07/10/2019 | Published 07/09/2019

Question:

Do you have to torque it down to specs? Is it mandatory? I also installed it wrong , on the top portion I installed the long nut first and the short nut below it. Do I need to switch it , or will I be okay ? The top nut hangs out cause it doesnt go there. And also do I need to put lock tight? The blue one ?

asked by: Daniel R

Expert Reply:

Torque specs for the mounting fasteners of a trailer hitch are a requirement. Otherwise the hitch might fail and could be very dangerous. Also we have to recommend you install all of the hardware like the install instructions state for same reasons.

expert reply by: Jameson C