Has anyone installed this, tightening the six bolts without using a torque wrench and used it with a trailer without issue?
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Hi Todd, Sorry for the delay in our response. To our knowledge all of our customers have installed using the torque wrench. It is possible that you might not have issues if not using a torque wrench but we highly recommend following the install instructions step by step. Thanks.
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Not at all, but it takes some tightening with the correct size Allen wrench. I forget the size. Just make it snug.
566364
I have had no problems with my front end. After installing the Quick lift, I brought the truck to Sears and my alignment was spot on. I enjoy the height and I am currently looking for blocks and shocks for the rear end to bring back the factory rake.
1216386
What about tightening the bolt between pulleys 3 and 8 to keep them from twisting? I'm just thinking out loud here. I Use my machine almost daily and I really like it.
810912
I believe you can screw it down to the top of your (angle iron) trailer, without the bottom bracket shown in the picture, myself I screw it to the sidewall of my box truck, without the bottom bracket, Hope this was helpful
959838
I did, to keep the lift to a minimum. But not required. However the u bolts will need to be replaced, they are to long without the blocksAlways good to replace with new ones
1565125
I will measure when I get home but honestly the bolts are impossible to install without a drill and I never got around to putting them in. Its pretty sturdy without them. I road it and I'm 106 lbs, without the bolts.
545422
Mike, it would be quite easy to bolt on attachments. Kiaks should be fine load wise but I have had problems with heavier loads with this type of trailer
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I didn't torque them because the upper bolt doesn't squeeze it together enough. I had to drill out the threads and use a regular bolt and nut to tighten it. Used an impact gun.
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I'll be super honest - I used a drill and the torx bit and just tightened them until they wouldn't go any further. I've periodically checked them, but they are all still tight tight. I didn't bother with a torque wrench.
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I didn't have any problems with mine, just used 2 crescent wrenches. Normal force will do it.
567061
I thought mine was faulty as well. But I was using the wrong bolt for the wrong hole. Bolt should not go all the way through, also it should not stop at flat(not sure the technical term) space -part without the thread. That part should go into the hole about 3mm. Watch this video and you will see what I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_Wh_-RXzUNow I have nearly zero wobble, I think i will put some "black RTV" soon around the hitch, that should make it even more secure.
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Yes 6 bolts. It worked great for me. It did take a few extra days to get to me but it was fine.
1755160
Absolutely. Very easy installation with only four bolts. No drilling is required
1555720
I used a 1/4" socket wrench with the hex drive bit to install the mounting bolts. If I recall, the threaded fasteners supplied have a thread-locking compound applied. I simply tightened the fasteners fully - without really "reefing" on them.They've remained in place an functional ever since (installed 6/14).
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I have never had much luck with the "tools" supplied by any manufacturer of any product. I always expect to use real tools and this product was no exception. I had no trouble tightening the nuts and bolts with a 6mm allen wrench and an adjustable crescent wrench. I might have used a socket set as well, it's been a while since assembly.
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I called the factory. They eliminated the 3/8 drive (model now ends with an "a") and went to a cast design for more strength. The problem they addressed is the gorillas out there overtorqueing, which would break out the 3/8" drive part. If people would learn to use a torque wrench, this wouldn't be a problem. As an engineer, I can say they did the right thing. While a little more inconvenient, it more importantly also won't break.