Should the Tie-Plate Bend When Tightening Axle U-Bolts
Question:
APUBR-8 U-bolt kit....Torquing the nuts When properly torqued with a calibrated torque wrench snap-on torque wrench set to 65 foot pounds the u-bolt mounting plate appears to be slightly distorted? Protruding threads from the nuts on all the u-bolts are the same length, indicating equal torque load on the u-bolt and plate. Is this normal?
asked by: Chester
Helpful Expert Reply:
The recommended torque for a 1/2" diameter u-bolt like the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles part # APUBR-8 is between 45 and 70 ft lbs.
If you are having issues with the tie-plates distorting at 65 ft lbs then I recommend going with a torque setting on the lower end of the above scale. If the tie-plate becomes distorted too much this can weaken the metal but only slight distortion should not be too much of an issue.
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U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolt Kits
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 5200 lbs - 7000 lbs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 7 Inch Long
- Dexter
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