Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Trailer Nut Torque

From: John Innis <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:24:56 -0500

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My 16' trailer with 3500 pound axles recommends 80 ft lbs.  There are also
1/2 inch studs.  Not sure about the thread pitch, guessing they are all the
same.

On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 6:20 PM Jeff Scarbrough <[email-masked]> wrote:

> So, after ten years, I decided to replace my trailer tires.   When I put
> the wheels back on, though, I have no idea what torque value to use.  2750
> GVWR on a 2600 pound axle with 1/2-24 studs
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From: Pat Horne <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:29:17 -0500

Quick search shows 75-85 for steel wheels. I don’t usually torque mine but just tighten them a bit more than my van but really should torque them. 

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Pat

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On Apr 29, 2022, at 6:20 PM, Jeff Scarbrough <[email-masked]> wrote:

So, after ten years, I decided to replace my trailer tires.   When I put the wheels back on, though, I have no idea what torque value to use.  2750 GVWR on a 2600 pound axle with 1/2-24 studs 

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From: John Miller <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:57:28 -0700

On 4/29/2022 4:24 PM, John Innis wrote:
> My 16' trailer with 3500 pound axles recommends 80 ft lbs.  There are 
> also 1/2 inch studs.  Not sure about the thread pitch, guessing they are 
> all the same.

80ft/lb sounds right for 1/2in studs and are you sure about that 24tpi - 
every 1/2in fine-thread lugnut I've seen has been standard 1/2-20.

John.

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From: Jeff Scarbrough <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:01:22 -0400

I had 24 in my head, but my head isn't what it used to be.  It's the
common fine pitch for 1/2" threads, whatever that is (verified with
pitch gauge).  20 now sounds more like it.

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