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howzzzit 01-11-2023 05:59 PM

Bed bolt torque
 
Think I read this correctly in the assembly manual. 15-24 lbs torque for C10 steel bed floor? Split it and go 20? I don't want to over tighten and suck in the bolt heads and on the the hand have the bed come loose.

kwmech 01-11-2023 08:22 PM

Re: Bed bolt torque
 
Standard bolts, I just tighten them until the lock washer collapses and a little snug after that and call it good.

Stainless bolts are a little more finicky to keep from galling unless you use a dab of grease or anti-seize on every one (which you almost have to do)

howzzzit 01-15-2023 02:07 AM

Re: Bed bolt torque
 
Thanks. I did like you said. Tightened until washer collapsed. Gave it a little more until my elbow clicked.

Keith Seymore 01-15-2023 03:23 PM

Re: Bed bolt torque
 
What torque does your elbow click at?

And - is it adjustable?

K


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