How Much Torque For Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets # DM9523041
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/28/2025
Question:
I installed the Demco to Blue OX DM952341 adapters on my Demco Dominator Tow Bar. The torque instructions are for 85 PSI. I do not have an air pressure based impact drill. What setting should I use with a manual Torque wrench? I have already overtightened and bent one of the adapters and will have to purchase a replacement. A bit frustrated that only a PSI setting was provided and that I will probably have to purchase 2 more adapters to replace the one that was bent by too much of an impact drill. Thank you.
asked by: Robert M
Expert Reply:
Hey Robert, torque is measured in ft-lbs or in-lbs, sometimes nm. For the hardware you're talking about with the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates # DM9523041, you'll want to torque the grade 5 bolts to 75 ft lbs. Are you sure it didn't say 85 ft lbs of torque? Feel free to send a photo if you can, that seems very strange.
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with!
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Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates
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Andrew N.
8/15/2025
Hey Robert, did you get a chance to check if the torque instructions were indeed in ft-lbs instead of PSI? I'm asking because I want to make sure you have the right information to avoid any more issues with your adapters. Let me know how it goes!