Torque for U-Bolts on 3,500 lb Trailer Axle
Updated 12/09/2020 | Published 12/07/2020
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I am re-assembling my travel trailer axles and would like to check the torque on the axle U-bolts. Could you provide a recommendation for Dexter 3500# axles?
asked by: Lawrence N
Expert Reply:
The torque of U-bolts for 3,500 lb axles such as the 95" long Dexter Trailer Axle Beam # 7359765 or 89" long Dexter Trailer Axle Beam # T3584F-EZ-8974 depends on the diameter of the U-bolts.
I have cut out a part of our help article on trailer suspension which shows the typical torque depending on the U-bolt size; for example, if you used the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500 lb, Round Trailer Axles # APUBR-1 you would torque the 1/2" bolts of this kit to between 45 ft/lbs and 70 ft/lbs.
I have added links below to these help articles on trailer suspension which I highly recommend checking out as they have a ton of really good info.
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U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/2" Long U-Bolts
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- U-Bolt Kits
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 3500 lbs
- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
- 7/16 Inch Diameter
- 5-1/2 Inch Long
- Dexter
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