Hardware Torque Requirements for Curt Class II Hitch 13364 on 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Question:
what are the torque values for the hardware on the hitches? I want to install 13364 on my 18 GC
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
The Curt hitch # 13364 that you referenced is a confirmed fit on your 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan and it appears on the linked page that displays all hitches made for your GC. These available hitches include two sizes, both the Class II 1-1/4-inch type like # 13364 and the Class III 2-inch like # e98854.
Currently (December 2018) for their hitch # 13364 Curt specifies 48-ft-lbs of torque for the 10mm fasteners and 86-ft-lbs for the 12mm fasteners. This could potentially change if they ever decided to make changes to the hitch design or if the auto maker made a change to the weld nuts installed in the vehicle frame.
All of the hitches we offer for your GC include the required hardware and detailed instructions that list the specific tools needed to install them, one of which is a torque wrench like # ALL944001 which is shown in the linked video. These instructions also indicate the various torque values needed for each of the fasteners. Some hitches will have more than one size of fastener and these can require different amounts of torque as noted above.
I also linked two helpful articles on hitch installs and a video showing the complete installation process for the Curt hitch # 13364.
Products Referenced in This Question
Powerbuilt Dual Drive Torque Wrench - 3/8" and 1/2" - 10 to 150 ft-lb
- Automotive Tools
- Wrenches
- Torque Wrench
- 150 ft/lbs
- 1/2 Inch Drive
- 3/8 Inch Drive
- Powerbuilt
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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