Torque Specs for the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers

Question:

On the Y08107 Rack and Roll Trailer what is minimum and maximum torque required for hardware tightening during the assembly process?

asked by: Michael L

Expert Reply:

I checked the install instructions for the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer part # Y08107 that you referenced and found the following torque figures:

Wheel axle nuts (2) – torque to 57 ft. lbs. (77N-m) (a force of 57 lbs. on a 1 ft. lever.)
Swingarm nuts (2) – torque to 31 ft. lbs (42N-m).
Shock nuts (2) – torque to 31 ft. lbs (42N-m).
Loadbar bracket nuts (8) – torque to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).
Spare tire mounting nut (1) – torque to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).
Cross-member to Side Rail bolts (16) – torque to 31 ft. lbs (42N-m).
Center Rail to Cross-member bolts (4) – torque to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).

expert reply by: Jameson C