Technical Torque Settings

Correctly tightening the nuts and bolts on your trailer is essential for both trailer performance and safety. Under tightening can cause nuts and bolts to become loose, while overtightening can cause damage to threads (...and also become a real pain to undo next time!).

Our technical torque guide is here to help you!

Below we have provided some useful torque settings for common trailer nuts and bolts so you know they will always be secure.

WHEEL BOLTS / NUTS

Thread Type Torque Value

M10 X 1.25 Bolt 55Nm
M12 X 1.5 Bolt 90Nm
M14 X 1.75 Bolt 110Nm
3/8 UNF Nut 60Nm
7/16 UNT Nut 70Nm
M12 X 1.5 Nut 100Nm
1/2 UNF Nut 90Nm
5/8 UNF Nut 110Nm
M16 X 1.5 Nut 195Nm

FASTNERS - GENERAL

Bolt Torque Value

M10 Grade 8.8 45Nm
M12 Grade 8.8 70Nm
M12 Grade 10.9 125Nm
M14 Grade 10.9 170 Nm
M16 Grade 8.8 195Nm

HEAD SECURING BOLTS

Bolt Thread Type

M12 Grade 10.9 100Nm
M14 Grade 10.9 125Nm

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HUB NUT

Manufacturer One Piece Bearing

Knott avonride 280Nm
AL-KO 280Nm

Taper Roller Bearing

70Nm ( Rotate Hub ) Then back off. Retighten finger tight then fit split pin.