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Thread: Torque for 303rls hitch
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05-01-2019, 01:45 PM #1
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Torque for 303rls hitch
My 2018 303 has a tow hitch I use for my bike rack. It has 2 bolts on either side of the hanger. I can’t find any info on torque settings for these bolts. Emailed GD and they said to contact Lippert which I will unless someone here has that info.
Vivian
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05-01-2019, 02:07 PM #2
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05-01-2019, 06:50 PM #3
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How would I know the grade of the bolt? I guess measure the diameter for size?
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05-01-2019, 07:06 PM #4
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05-01-2019, 07:12 PM #5
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Here is a web page that tells you how to identify bolt grade.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...ade-chart.aspx
Here is another web page that tells you torque values by grade and size.
https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...ed-Torque.aspx
Hope this helps.
RobRob & Barb
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05-01-2019, 07:58 PM #6
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Great info, thank you!
Vivian
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05-01-2019, 08:05 PM #7
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One last question regarding torque specs. I have the stock pinbox and last year before maiden voyage had a friend come over and help me torque that pinbox. Is this something that has to be done annually (checking pinbox torque).
Vivian
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05-01-2019, 09:40 PM #8
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I carry two electric bikes on the back of my 303. I took the receiver off and welded the angle iron pieces that it bolts to, to the frame better with a bead on both side. There were only some poor, short welds holding it on. Then I replaced the standard bolts with Grade 8 and tightened them to Very Tight, hows that for a technical torque spec?
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