I'm i stalling my new take off 2.5" receiver onto my 04, tried looking for bolt torque value with no luck. Was told 80ftlbs but that seems really low?
THANKS in advance

 

80 lbs doesn't sound right to me either. If I couldn't find the spec I would go 130 lbs.

 

Only reason I say that was because there was a thread in the excursion forum and they were trying to figure it out and 80ftlbs was brought up but never confirmed nor denied

 

Google search came up with this

https://www.pickupspecialties.com/hitches/how_to_install_trailer_hitches.htm

 

https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...ed-Torque.aspx

What grade bolts are used?
You can find charts for torque on specific grades of bolts.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bolt...HSDtofJGUskQM:

 

I just set my old craftsmen impact to the highest setting and let her eat. I checked afterwards with the torque wrench and they were clicking off at 160ftlbs so I said thats enough lol I wonder what the impact set them on 200ftlbs?

 

Etrailor.com has the installation instructions and the 1 I read 115ft lbs