Sheared Lugs
New to this forum. It is winter but in a few months it will be time to go get the camper out of storage. My last camping outing was ended abruptly and I can't stop thinking about it. I was towing i...
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Trailer wheel lug nuts should be checked (re-torqued) after a wheel has been reinstalled at 50 miles, at 100 miles and again at 200 miles.
Lots of torsion/strain placed on trailer wheels/tires when maneuvering....especially when backing into a spot.
When torquing.....one click is all that is necessary.
If 'over torqued' (or installed using impact wrench) stud can be stretched/threads weaken leading to failure.
Wheel was either overloaded or not properly torqued
Lots of torsion/strain placed on trailer wheels/tires when maneuvering....especially when backing into a spot.
When torquing.....one click is all that is necessary.
If 'over torqued' (or installed using impact wrench) stud can be stretched/threads weaken leading to failure.
Wheel was either overloaded or not properly torqued
