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04-19-2021, 10:45 PM
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Montana Master
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Just to be clear Bob, you are saying that the lug nuts are rated lower than the studs? I was under the impression that the 7k axles (like mine) with 9/16 studs were torqued to 140-150?
In the past, I have looked in my "semi useful" Keystone Owner's manual, but I don't recall the exact numbers, just going on what others have posted here.
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04-19-2021, 11:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdaddy
....I was under the impression that the 7k axles (like mine) with 9/16 studs were torqued to 140-150?.....
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A 2011 Montana with 7K axles came with 1/2" studs and should be torqued to 110-120 Lbs.
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04-20-2021, 09:47 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl n Susan
A 2011 Montana with 7K axles came with 1/2" studs and should be torqued to 110-120 Lbs.
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Interesting...I have always been under the impression that the Dexter 7k axles came with the larger 9/16 studs.
So then I guess I need to re torque mine since they may be over torqued...
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04-21-2021, 10:17 AM
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Montana Fan
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The rule-of-thumb (among some mechanics) is torque until you strip the threads, then back off 1/4 turn. :-(
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04-21-2021, 12:28 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Moon
The rule-of-thumb (among some mechanics) is torque until you strip the threads, then back off 1/4 turn. :-(
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I have actually done that...works quite well I then just slop some red Loctite on it and call it "good"!
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2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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04-21-2021, 12:47 PM
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This is way more entertaining than watching Rifleman re-runs; thanks covid.
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04-21-2021, 01:12 PM
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Montana Master
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150 lb ft would be for 5/8" lugs. The 'standard' 1/2-20 through 7K axles used on most late Montanasis 90-120 lb ft. I set ours at 100 lb ft
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04-22-2021, 01:54 PM
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Montana Fan
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According to Sendel, manufacturer of most aluminum wheels used on travel trailers, the recommended torque for their aluminum alloy wheels is as follows:
1/2" - 90-120 #ft
9/16" - 120-140
5/8" - 140-160
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