2.5" receiver bolt torque

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May 27, 2017 | 10:48 AM

SuperDutyScaler

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2.5" receiver bolt torque

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?
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May 27, 2017 | 12:07 PM

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

May 27, 2017 | 04:10 PM

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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

May 27, 2017 | 04:31 PM

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Google search came up with this

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

May 27, 2017 | 06:38 PM

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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:

May 27, 2017 | 09:18 PM

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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?