Is 40 ft lbs Torque Exactly Required to Install the Threaded Pin of the Swagman Rack part # S64663

Published 04/16/2014

Question:

this threaded pin that secures the rack assembly as it goes into the hitch has to tighten to 40 lbs Can it be tighten with a regular wrench. I want to make sure is safely secured. Thank you for your help.

asked by: Frank A

Expert Reply:

Yes, 40 ft lbs is pretty snug but not overly tight for installing the threaded pin on the Swagman Platform Rack part # S64663. While having exactly 40 ft lbs of torque on the pin every time you install this rack would be nice we don't expect you to use a torque wrench everytime you install this rack.

I would recommend you use a torque wrench the first time you install the threaded pin to give you an idea how tight it needs to be and then use a regular wrench after that to get it about that tight.

If you wanted to upgrade to a locking hitch pin you would want part # S64027. I attached a review video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C