Recommended Step/Walkway for Boat Trailer Tongue

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Do you carry any type of trailer tongue walkway platform for boat trailers.

asked by: Jim T

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I do have step options which can be mounted to the tongue of a boat trailer but we don't have any sort of walkway platforms that you were referring to. I recommend the HitchMate Boat Trailer Step part # HE4036 which will fit any tongue up to 3" wide x 5" tall and provides a nice 5" wide x 9" long step.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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Hi Leo; I would start by checking to see if there are axle tags on the axles. They will probably have the capacity on them or at least a serial number the axle manufacturer could use to identify the axle. If the trailer manufacturer is still in…

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Hey James, you can go with a 4k axle leaf spring like the part #e22YR in place of what you have now while it has a slightly higher weight capacity it's not enough that it would create a harsh ride quality. This is a 26 inch long spring though so…

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Since you have the cab and chassis model of the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 you'll need to go with the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs item #F56FV. There's isn't an Air Lift set for the cab and chassis models. These…

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Hey Thomas, the most important factors for picking out a replacement leaf spring for a trailer are matching axle capacity and length. Getting the same amount of leaves in the spring pack is actually not a huge priority so I wouldn't worry too…

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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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First off by moving to heavier leaf springs you will cause the trailer to want to bounce more which could cause another set of issues. To ensure the length of the springs are correct I can use the information off the axle tag located on the center of…

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Hello Rocky, thanks for reaching out. If your new leaf springs do not have as much of an arch as the old springs they are definitely not going to help your situation if your tires are already rubbing on the fenders. What we would usually do here is…

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Hey Gary that's a great question and the answer is yes! However, you're going to need the Firestone Heavy Duty item #F56VV over the Standard Duty item #F2610. The Firestone Air Bags item #F56FV, that fit your 2024 GMC Sierra 3500, are the Red…

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