How to Torque Trailer Lug Nuts FAQ Video

FAQ on How to Torque Trailer Lug Nuts

When it comes to owning a trailer, proper maintenance is a necessity. Today, we're going to be showing you how to take care of your lug nuts and how to torque them down correctly. We're going to begin by reinstalling our wheel. We're going to take our lug nuts and thread them on hand tight. The nuts are going to have a flat side and a tapered side. We want to make sure that the taper side faces… see more >

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