What Do You Torque 1/2 Inch Trailer Lug Nuts To

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Do you have a recommended torque for the lug nuts on a 84550UC1-EZ? Thanks!

asked by: Jeff

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For 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer hub # 84550UC1-EZ you can torque them down to 75 to 80 foot pounds for an 8 to 14 inch wheel, steel or aluminum. For a 15 or 16 inch steel wheel torque them to 90 to 120 foot pounds. For aluminum 15 or 16 inch wheels torque them to 90 to 100 foot pounds.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 2

For the 1/2 inch lug nut #12CLN-L and the 14 inch aluminum wheels you will torque each lug nut to 75 to 85 foot pounds. No lubricant is required. However, since this is on a boat trailer and the hub studs are likely raw steel a little lube would help…

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Jeep wheels have the 5 on 5 inch bolt pattern and we do have hubs that fit the Axle-Less Systems and your Jeep wheels. It is recommended to use trailer wheels with trailer hubs because of the zero offset and tire design, but people have been using…

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In order to use idler hubs that have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern you would have to use Timbren Axle-Less system #ASR3500S05. Then you could add 2 of hub #84550UC1-EZ. It sounds like your wheels and tires are not intended for trailer use so you should note…

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Wheel torque specs vary based on stud diameter, wheel diameter and wheel material. The linked chart shows you commonly recommended torque specs for a range of studs and wheels. For 1/2-inch wheel studs and a 14-inch steel trailer wheel you will use a…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 8

I looked up pictures of your 2018 Coachman Leprechaun 311 FS and it looks to have a black RV ladder very similar to our Stromberg part #LA-401BA which is 99-1/2 inches tall and can be trimmed down shorter if needed. I attached a picture we got from a…

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Answer 9

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 10

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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Answer 11

The correct replacement for a Demco Master Cylinder 05680-C is the Replacement Master Cylinder part #5650. I spoke with Demco to confirm this for you.

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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