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A stiff or binding suspension can make your trailer feel rough and unpredictable. This 2-3/4" long shackle link connects a double-eye leaf spring to the rear hanger or equalizer so the springs can pivot properly as the trailer moves. That controlled movement keeps weight balanced across the axles and helps the suspension flex the way it’s supposed to over bumps and uneven ground.
Loose or mis-sized links wear out hardware fast. This strap is precisely made with 9/16" bolt holes and measures 4" long overall by 1-1/4" wide, giving a snug, consistent fit with standard suspension bolts. The 3/16" thick steel construction holds up under load and resists bending, keeping your spring and hanger connections tight and secure mile after mile.
When old shackles rust out or elongate their bolt holes, the suspension loses alignment and stability. Swapping them with this TruRyde shackle strap restores a solid connection between the leaf spring and axle hardware. It’s a simple fix that brings back safe, even suspension travel without changing the setup you already have.
Vintage trailers and well-used haulers often need small hardware like this to get back on the road. Whether you’re rebuilding an older suspension or just replacing a few tired parts, this standard 2-3/4" shackle strap is a dependable piece that fits cleanly where the original did, letting you button up your project with confidence.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today in our boat trailer, we're going to be installing the TruRyde shackle strap, 2-3/4 inches long, part number TRSL275. Here's what our shackle strap looks like once it's installed. The 2-3/4 inch measurement will come from the center of the bolt to center of the bolt. The overall length from end-to-end is 4 inches. The whole diameter of the strap is 9/16ths to allow for the 9/16ths shackle bolts, and the width of our strap is 1-1/4 inches. Now let's go ahead and show you how to install it. We'll take the eye of the leaf spring pack, line it up with our attachment point, put our bolt in place. Then I'm just going to go ahead and thread on the nut on the backside, hand-tight at this time.
Next, we'll take the two new leaf spring straps and our new bolt. We'll slide one of the straps onto our bolt, feed our bolt through the attachment point, put our second strap on and again, we'll just go ahead and put our nut on the back side, hand-tight at this time. Next, we'll go ahead and install our third new bolt, and that will be for the leaf spring pack to shackle straps. We'll go ahead and install the nut. Just like that, it's installed, and we're ready to head on down the road. There you have it for the TruRyde axle strap, 2-3/4 inches long, part number TRSL275.
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Ratings & Reviews
Douglas
11/30/2025
I havent had any problems since I purchased them from you and I had installed them on my boat trailer
Chuck F.
11/15/2017
Thanks for your follow up. Parts are still doing fine. I am still very happy with my shopping exp. With etrailer, and I have had the opportunity to share my exp with several people hope they come shopping with you.
Chuck F.
11/15/2017
Thanks for your follow up. Parts are still doing fine. I am still very happy with my shopping exp. With etrailer, and I have had the opportunity to share my exp with several people hope they come shopping with you.
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Gwendolyn Y.
7/8/2025
That's some serious rust you tackled there, Carl! Where has your Shasta taken you recently? It looks like a blast to camp in.