How Tight Should the Bolts be to Secure the Titan Trailer Coupler # T4853100

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What is the required torque specification for the mounting bolts on this item?

asked by: Tim

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There is no specific torque rating for securing the Titan coupler # T4853100. What you will need to do is tighten the bolts down as much as you can without crushing the metal of the coupler and trailer tongue. If you see the metal start to bend a little, that is tight enough.

It is recommended to use all bolt holes to secure the coupler and to use grade 8 hardware.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I spoke to my contact at Kodiak and explained to him your situation and he advised that only silicone based grease be used on the bushing that the caliper slides on. He said that if you used petroleum based grease the bushing will swell and the…

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Answer 2

The caliper pins do not need lubrication on a trailer. I've attached a video and an article on installing disc brakes for you to take a look at. Although it wouldn't hurt anything if they are lubricated either.

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Answer 3

Starting with the safety chains they really need to be attached to the trailer frame and not the coupler hardware. If there is no where to attach the chains on the trailer you can weld on safety chain mounting brackets such as #MB12, #MB38, or #MB58.…

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Answer 4

You could take the mounting bracket for the caliper and put it in the highest position or basically so that it would be on top of the rotor instead of to the side of it. This would get it out of the way.

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Answer 5

Sounds like you are looking for the adapter part #K22590A. This adapter port features a 90-degree bend and measures 1/8" NPT on one end and 3/16" FIF on the other end.

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Answer 6

The majority of brake line installations we do in our shop match the first method you have in the photo, labeled "Branch". We also prefer to use rubber hoses as they are easier to work with and there won't be an issue if you end up with…

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Answer 7

Hey David welcome back! I would mount the rubber hoses on the side of the frame, for the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit item #20TA-BLKIT. To attach the line holders, I recommend the Self-Tapping Screw - 1/4" -14 x 3/4" Long - Zinc item…

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Answer 8

It is not recommend to jack up a trailer by the axle. This may cause damage to the axle itself. It also puts too much stress on the leaf springs. Instead, you will want to place the jack under part of the trailer frame preferably next to the leaf…

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Answer 9

You are correct, the bolts for the mounting bracket are not included with the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet and KodaGuard - 3,500 lbs #K2R35DKG. What you need is the Brake Mounting Bolt for 7" and 10" Brake…

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Answer 10

Two bolts will be sufficient for installing the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM72VR. You will want to use two Requires 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" Grade-5 of Grade-8 bolts. Personally I would use something like the Curt Coupler Hardware Kit #C25388.…

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Answer 11

The top bolts are 3 inches apart on center, and the bottom bolt is 2 inches underneath those (and directly in the middle of the top bolts) for the 7,000 lb Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc Brakes #DM62VR. You'll need…

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Answer 12

A leaf spring seat, or perch as it sometimes called, is the mount that is welded to the axle where the trailer's leaf springs sit on top of or below the axle. An example of one is part #TRSS300. I've attached a picture that points out the…

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