Lug Nut Torque Specs for Aluminum Wheels on a Dexter Gladiator 7000 lbs Axle

Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/29/2025

Question:

What are the wheel stud torque specs for a Dexter Gladiator 7000 axle? 2023 Montana 3781RL Aluminum wheels.

asked by: Joseph S

Expert Reply:

Hey Joseph. Lug nut torque for 7,000 lbs axles depends on a few factors like wheel size and stud size.

If your aluminum wheels are 15" or 16" with 1/2" studs it'll be 90-100 ft.-lb

For aluminum wheels that are 16" with 9/16" stubs it'll be 120-140 ft.-lb

For aluminum wheels that are 17.5" with 9/16" stubs it'll be 130-150 ft.-lb

For aluminum wheels that are 17.5" with 5/8" stubs it'll be 140-160 ft.-lb

expert reply by: Jerred H

Jerred H.

9/26/2025

Hey Joseph, did you find the right torque specs for your Dexter Gladiator axle and Montana wheels? I'm curious to know if the information helped you, as it could give others confidence when working on similar setups.