Fifth Wheel Rails Install.
#1
Fifth Wheel Rails Install.
Ok guys the previous owner of the truck had fifth wheel bars in it and took them out before they sold it. What they forgot was the brackets that bolt to the frame. They left them. So since I have my old bars from the 3500 and they match up I plan to install them. The only thing I need to know is what do I torque the bots down to? And does anyone have any other tips?
#5
well im gonna go with the supplied bolts i will also locktite everything.
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should i double bolt it? If they will fit?
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Well turns out 2 bolts dont fi they arent threded enough so i put 2 grade 2 bolts in. Imthinking about going with this just tomorrow round trip is 40-50 miles. Then monday finding grade 8s. Do you guys think i will be safe?
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well guys i decided not to pull it with my truck. Im going to barrow my dads 05. I decide tonight to check and make sure all the bolts were tight. I broke one of the grade 2s by tighting it with a wrench..... The head broke clean off. I also bent the wrench but we wont talk about that.
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should i double bolt it? If they will fit?
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Well turns out 2 bolts dont fi they arent threded enough so i put 2 grade 2 bolts in. Imthinking about going with this just tomorrow round trip is 40-50 miles. Then monday finding grade 8s. Do you guys think i will be safe?
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well guys i decided not to pull it with my truck. Im going to barrow my dads 05. I decide tonight to check and make sure all the bolts were tight. I broke one of the grade 2s by tighting it with a wrench..... The head broke clean off. I also bent the wrench but we wont talk about that.
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#6
Probably a good choice. Why are you using Grade 2 bolts for anyway?...
Grade 5 minimum (for everything):
Bolt Depot - Bolt Grade Markings and Strength Chart
Grade 5 minimum (for everything):
Bolt Depot - Bolt Grade Markings and Strength Chart
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 04-05-2008 at 12:48 AM.
#7
Only use grade 5 bolts for any of your hitches. They will flex with all the back and forth stress and strain as trailers pull in different directions. Over time grade 8's will snap because They are to stiff for the applcation. You won't find any hitch kit on the market with anything but 5's included.
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Probably a good choice. Why are you using Grade 2 bolts for anyway?...
Grade 5 minimum (for everything):
Bolt Depot - Bolt Grade Markings and Strength Chart
Grade 5 minimum (for everything):
Bolt Depot - Bolt Grade Markings and Strength Chart
Anyone know where to get grade 5s on the net for a good price?
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