What Should Trailer Lug Nuts be Torqued To on a Small Trailer with 4.80-12 Tires
Question:
What is the proper range of lug nut torque for a small trailer with 4.80 x 12, 4 lug galvanized steel wheels with Load Range B tires?
asked by: Ron
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Helpful Expert Reply:
You likely have 1/2 inch studs on the trailer hub. For 1/2 inch you will want to torque the lug nuts to 75 - 85 foot pounds.
For 9/16 inch lug nuts torque them to 135 - 145 foot pounds.
And for 5/8 inch lug nuts torque them to 175 - 225 foot pounds.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 12 Inch Wheel
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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