Do Nylon Trailer Suspension Bushings Need Grease

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do plastic bushings for the equalizers need to be greased?

asked by: Bryan F

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I am pretty sure you are talking about trailer suspension equalizer bushings. If they are nylon bushings it's recommended that you grease them at install and then every 3,000 miles or so. For grease we have the part # L11316.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The only difference between the Flat and Radius end slipper springs is the shape of the end of the spring with the radius having an arch and the flat being flat as you can see in the included pictures of the Radius End #SP-179275 and Flat End #e29SR.…

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I never recommend using grease with Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566. The grease can trap dirt which will cause the nylon to become damaged easier. And the chemicals in different greases can cause the nylon bushings to break down. If you want to use Grease…

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Answer 3

I attached a picture that shows what type of lighting requirements are needed for a trailer over 80 inches in width as well as a link down below that covers this as well.

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Answer 4

A trailer that is over 80 inches wide is required by DOT regulations to have rear clearance lights. An over 80 inch taillight kit, like part #TL16RK, will have the side clearance light built into it. An under 80 inch taillight does not have the…

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Some trailers will actually end up grounding through the coupler, to the ball of the ball mount, to the hitch, and then to the frame of the tow vehicle. It sounds like that is what you trailer was doing. Did the lights ever flicker when you hit…

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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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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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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Answer 10

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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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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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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