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.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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