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stationaryfullt
Explorer
Aug 08, 2014

Re-torquing bolts on a weight distributing hitch

I need to adjust the angle of the platform on my weight distributing hitch to get more spring tension out of the bars. The bolts that hold the platform to the shank call for something around 400 ft/lb...
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stationaryfullt
Explorer
Aug 11, 2014
I have a torque wrench that will go up to where I need to torque the bolt, I just wanted to make sure that adjusting my hitch and reusing the fastener wasn't going to land me in trouble because the bolts work loose or something.

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