Recommended Torque for 1/2 Inch Lug Nuts and 15 Inch Steel Trailer Wheel

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What is the suggested wheel torque for Taskmaster steel wheels on a Dexter 3500 lb axle with 1/2 inch studs ?

asked by: Dennis M

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For a 15 inch steel wheel such as # TA59RR and 1/2 inch studs you will want to torque the lug nuts to 90 to 120 foot pounds. For a basic torque wrench rated for 10 to 150 foot pounds we have # ALL944001 if you need one.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Yes, the Taskmaster Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel #TA59RR does come with the valve stem installed. This is a 15 by 6 inch rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern.

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Answer 2

Since the Taskmaster Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel #TA59RR has a weight capacity of 2,835 lbs it will do an excellent job at being able to hold up your 8K trailer with dual axles. This wheel does have 6 inch wide rims and a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt…

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Answer 3

We have the chrome lug nut part #AM90049 which fits 1/2 inch studs like you have which would work well with the trailer wheel part #TA59RR.

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Answer 4

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 5

The break in process will be the same when replacing one brake and drum as if you were replacing both. Drive the trailer out into an open area, like an empty parking lot. Get up to around 40 MPH and apply the manual override on your brake controller.…

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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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Answer 7

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 8

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 11

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 12

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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