Why Is the Torque for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver So Low

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I just installed this on my 2024 Subaru ascent. The instructions say to torque the bolts to 48foot lbs. this seems very low for a grade 10.9 M10 bolt. Standard torque is 82ft lbs. Is the lower torque due to the weaker threaded s in the frame being used and not grade 10.9 nuts?

asked by: Ben

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Yes Ben, that is correct.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

We offer two primary types of hitch for your 2020 Subaru Ascent. One installs so that the receiver tube sits up against the underside of he back bumper fascia with most of the hitch being visible from the rear of the vehicle. The other type would…

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Answer 2

We currently offer several different hitches for the 2022 Subaru Ascent. Two that are concealed that will be hidden behind the removable panel on the bumper when not in use, and two that sit below the rear bumper and will be fully visible from the…

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Answer 3

Hello Timothy, good question. As far as installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13410 on a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon, that middle bolt hole SHOULD be centered right where the receiver goes. As long as this is the case, you will want to do the…

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Answer 4

There are two basic types of hitches available for the 2022 Subaru Ascent. The standard and the concealed mount. The standard mount such as part #C13400 would install so that the receiver tube sits below the underside of the bumper fascia. This…

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Part #753357902 is a Non-Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly that fits specific versions of the T2 Classic TH9044, TH9045 and #TH9046. Part #753-3579 is a LOCKING Ratchet Arm Assembly for the following discontinued Thule T2 Hitch Bike Rack models TH916,…

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Answer 6

Sounds like you are in need of the Replacement Non-Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly for Thule T2 Classic Platform Bike Racks #753357902. We don't have a way to just replace the gray release handle that's on the arm but this is the best option we…

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Answer 7

The arm part #753-3579 replaces the ratcheting arm on the older Thule T2 bike racks that are no longer available which are the following bike racks: TH916, TH916XT, TH917, and TH917XT. The original arms on those bike racks came with locks cylinders…

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Answer 8

For the T2 Classic Thule offers the replacement locking arm part #753-3579 and the non-locking arm part #753357902 but they do not offer a replacement tray. That's basically the only part they don't offer on the T2 Classic part #TH9044 so you…

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Answer 9

This is the first time I have heard of this issue on the Thule Sidearm. The first thing I recommend checking is that the locks are seated all the way into the housing. Use the change key, #853-1251 if you need it, to pull the locks out and put them…

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Answer 10

Yes, that is something we carry and I would be happy to help you. To install a 7-Way harness on your 2023 Subaru Ascent you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they don't make just one that'll do the job. The first harness…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch #C25VR and etrailer Trailer Hitch #e55ZR for your 2022 Subaru Ascent is that the Curt has the classic glossy black finish while the etrailer has a newer matte black finish. I personally like the matte…

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Answer 12

To tow a small trailer with your 2023 Subaru Ascent, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e55ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver so it will be able to max out…

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