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06-10-2018, 10:14 AM
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What is the torque rating for The Hanger bolts for the Dexter 7000 pound axles
My axle got loose yesterday. Slipped on the leaf spring andcaused quite a bit of a problem but we figured it out. What's the torque rating I should torque those nuts down to. I plan on calling Dexter on Monday 7000lb axle on a raptor. Thanks
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06-10-2018, 12:19 PM
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Not sure of the torque or what year model your rv is. Before just torqueing the bolts check the bushings, in 5-6k miles the plastic bushings were worn out & the bolt holes in the shackles were elongated. Replaced with the MorRyde heavy shackles & wet bolt kit that came with all new bronze bushings. The wet bolts were shoulder bolts so you couldn't over tighten them, they just bottomed out.
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06-10-2018, 01:21 PM
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If your axle slipped, then the UBOLTS got loose not the shackle bolts.
Torque:
1/2” diameter bolts-45 to 70 ft/lbs
9/16” diameter bolts- 65 to 95 ft/lbs
5/8” diameter bolts- 100 to 120 ft/lbs
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06-10-2018, 04:30 PM
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Thanks guys for replies. Chukster, I'm not sure on the size of my ubolts. The nuts are 3/4 inch is all I know. Given that, what size ubolt do you think I have? Thanks very much!
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06-10-2018, 04:41 PM
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Probably 1/2” just use a tape and measure across the bolt (width).
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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06-11-2018, 04:15 AM
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thanks Chuck. It is 1/2 inch. Thanks! So is it common for those to come loose? I'm paranoid now ....
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06-11-2018, 04:45 AM
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U bolt torque is this for trailers:
1/2 inch Bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs
9/16 inch Bolts: 65 ft/lbs - 95 ft/lbs
The original bolts on ours were a bit better then finger tight. When I replaced the springs, I went to 9/16" U-bolts from the original 1/2" and quickly found that 95 lb ft would bend the spring plate. I enlarged the bolt holes and reused the original Dexter plates which are at least one sheet metal grade thicker. I now use 75 lb ft.torque which is more then the original max 1/2" torque figure
I also am using a hardened washer between the nut and spring plate to prevent galling. A spring shop should have them but I found some ARP brand for a reasonable price (ARPs are usually a few bucks each)
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06-11-2018, 04:46 AM
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Quick update; I called Dexter. They said 1/2 inch hanger bolts should be 90 to 95. I just tightened to 90. Fingers crossed we get home from Destin next weekend with no problems!
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06-11-2018, 04:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilkod
thanks Chuck. It is 1/2 inch. Thanks! So is it common for those to come loose? I'm paranoid now ....
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I wouldn’t think so. I have worked on some that were finger tight.
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