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Re: [Shop-talk] Trailer Nut Torque

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Trailer Nut Torque
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:01:22 -0400
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References: <CAO8Q7CMw6S4Hx_RmzD+Rh=27dTfpQ-_jrMdky3j=JXvDXvFvRw@mail.gmail.com> <CANuE7YBVM_=E0AdrjG4z2MgLQjNFwBX99EN94yHmM+zm+1QYjQ@mail.gmail.com> <0307094d-6d16-1024-c7e9-a77379ad18f3@milleredp.com>
I had 24 in my head, but my head isn't what it used to be.  It's the
common fine pitch for 1/2" threads, whatever that is (verified with
pitch gauge).  20 now sounds more like it.

On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 7:58 PM John Miller <jem@milleredp.com> wrote:
>
> On 4/29/2022 4:24 PM, John Innis wrote:
> > My 16' trailer with 3500 pound axles recommends 80 ft lbs.  There are
> > also 1/2 inch studs.  Not sure about the thread pitch, guessing they are
> > all the same.
>
> 80ft/lb sounds right for 1/2in studs and are you sure about that 24tpi -
> every 1/2in fine-thread lugnut I've seen has been standard 1/2-20.
>
> John.
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