Class IV Hitch receiver install

[DSH_1979]

I'm attempting to install a Mopar Class IV hitch receiver. It's a simple process, but the main bolt requires 300 ft-lbs of torque. The highest rated torque wrench I've been able to find is 250 ft-lbs (Cobalt model). This seems like alot of torque required, could this be a misprint, or is a job for an impac wrench? (the instructions show only manual tools required - ratchets, sockets and a torque wrench) Thanks Dan

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[oldjeep]

300 ft lbs of torque is something you do with an impact wrench. Or just lean on a breaker bar as hard as you can.

[mrbrown]

I just tightened mine as hard as I could. 300 lbs is alot so put some muscle into it.

[HEMICrew]

Originally Posted by DSH_1979

I'm attempting to install a Mopar Class IV hitch receiver. It's a simple process, but the main bolt requires 300 ft-lbs of torque. The highest rated torque wrench I've been able to find is 250 ft-lbs (Cobalt model). This seems like alot of torque required, could this be a misprint, or is a job for an impac wrench? (the instructions show only manual tools required - ratchets, sockets and a torque wrench)

Thanks

Dan

Yeah Dan...put some muscle into it!

What's up bud?? Welcome to the Club!

Jason

[devile]

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=32

$6.95 is all you need to get the job done right...


Sorry, couldn't resist! LOL Soooo, ya, just put it to FT speccs... That's what I normally do...