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04-06-2015, 05:38 PM
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Revolution Lock out bolt torque spec
Does anyone know what the torque spec is for the 3/4" lock out bolts used to put the Revolution pinbox into conventional service?
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04-06-2015, 05:47 PM
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According to chart, 200lb/ft -267lb/ft.
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04-06-2015, 05:57 PM
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Thanks O.C! The dealer said to go 150 ft/lbs than indicated they didn't really know, couldn't find it in the manual and told me "they come to them pretty darn tight". I thought 150 was low that's why the question. There isn't any spec in the instruction manual. I did find an old Sidewinder manual that gave a spec of 275 ft. lbs for the similar bolts. My torque wrench only goes to 250 ft.lbs and I'm not sure I can without a decent size pipe. They are grade 5 bolts and I don't want to strip them out with my awesome super strength! ;-)
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04-06-2015, 06:01 PM
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If your wrench will go to 250lb/ft, take it to the max.
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04-06-2015, 06:03 PM
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If your wrench will go to 250lb/ft, take it to the max.
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Will do sir! Thanks!
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04-06-2015, 06:08 PM
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Will do sir! Thanks!
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If you are concerned, set it at 225lb/ft. Should be just fine.
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04-06-2015, 06:59 PM
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BTW for all viewing this thread that have Revolution hitches. Check to make sure your wedge is torqued to 150 ft/lbs. routinely. When removing mine I found it to much to easy to loosened the bolts. The dealer assured me, and I believe him, they always torque the wedges to 150.I think hitching and some lateral motion takes it's toll and causes them to loosen. Takes two minutes to check.
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04-06-2015, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Fivealive
BTW for all viewing this thread that have Revolution hitches. Check to make sure your wedge is torqued to 150 ft/lbs. routinely. When removing mine I found it to much to easy to loosened the bolts. The dealer assured me, and I believe him, they always torque the wedges to 150.I think hitching and some lateral motion takes it's toll and causes them to loosen. Takes two minutes to check.
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Did/does your wedge have slots or holes? If it is that laminated POS from Reese, it's no wonder it loosened.
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04-06-2015, 07:27 PM
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Quote:
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Did/does your wedge have slots or holes? If it is that laminated POS from Reese, it's no wonder it loosened.
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It was an optional solid piece made for a Husky hitch. I think it had a slot in it.
It wasn't loose like it was moving, I think it was close, and would be by the end of this season. I had 3 years on it.
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04-06-2015, 07:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fivealive
It was an optional solid piece made for a Husky hitch. I think it had a slot in it.
It wasn't loose like it was moving, I think it was close, and would be by the end of this season. I had 3 years on it.
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If it has slots, you can't keep them tight!
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04-06-2015, 08:08 PM
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If it has slots, you can't keep them tight!
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I think most of them have slots to allow them to be fitted into the hitch.
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04-06-2015, 08:17 PM
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I think most of them have slots to allow them to be fitted into the hitch.
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I made my own just to get rid of the slots. After 3 yrs of pulling it over probably 30K, the bolts are still tight and no slop on the wedge.
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04-06-2015, 08:57 PM
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Quote:
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I made my own just to get rid of the slots. After 3 yrs of pulling it over probably 30K, the bolts are still tight and no slop on the wedge.
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Great idea, I had to buy a new truck with an 8ft bed to get rid of the problem! You have a much cheaper and practical solution! I think most owners will be stuck with checking the bolt torque or trying to source a custom wedge without a slot. I mentioned it to give all a heads up to a potential problem they might not be aware of .
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04-06-2015, 09:01 PM
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Great idea, I had to buy a new truck with an 8ft bed to get rid of the problem! You have a much cheaper and practical solution! I think most owners will be stuck with checking the bolt torque or trying to source a custom wedge without a slot. I mentioned it to give all a heads up to a potential problem they might not be aware of .
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You can negate the slots by cutting a pc of steel the right thickness and length for both sides of the slots and tack weld them in place.
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04-06-2015, 09:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
You can negate the slots by cutting a pc of steel the right thickness and length for both sides of the slots and tack weld them in place.
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O.C, you always have the best solutions! The bolt locations are already worn on my wedge and if I decide to reinstall it, that is exactly what I will do. I am just experimenting right now to see if the trailer pulls better with the hitch locked.
Thanks again!
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04-06-2015, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Fivealive
O.C, you always have the best solutions! The bolt locations are already worn on my wedge and if I decide to reinstall it, that is exactly what I will do. I am just experimenting right now to see if the trailer pulls better with the hitch locked.
Thanks again!
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Just a cheap skate by nature! Fixed income does it to you. 
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04-07-2015, 05:22 AM
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