Torque Specs for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver
Updated 09/11/2025 | Published 03/05/2024
Question:
the video and a couple comments mention final tightening of the hitch using a torque wrench according to the manufacturers recommendationsinch I dont see the pdf manual linked on your sight but i did find one on the curt site, but no mention of the recommended torque. what is it? where is it specified? thank you.
asked by: Peter D
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Expert Reply:
Hey Peter, so according to the instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C38BR, Curt recommends you tighten all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs.
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Bryce D
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Peter
3/6/2024
ah ! thank you.