Does the Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Kit # F-315 Require a Preset Level of Torque
Question:
I was massively confused that it has a lock washer and his suggestion is hand tight. I cannot compress a lockwasher with my fingers. That wouldn't work. I would think that at least 50-70 pound feet would be needed and that loctite would be acceptable.
asked by: Anna
Helpful Expert Reply:
When installing the Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Kit # F-315 there isn't a required amount of torque you'd need to use.
You'd just need to get it hand tight which will remove the movement of the ball mount in the hitch. Loc-Tite would not really be needed either.
I cannot recommend removing any portion of the kit either.
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Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Kit for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches
- Hitch Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- CURT
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Anna
10/6/2017
I was massively confused that it has a lock washer and his suggestion is hand tight. I cannot compress a lockwasher with my fingers. That wouldn't work. I would think that at least 50-70 pound feet would be needed and that loctite would be acceptable.