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• Limited Tire Clearance with Stock Tire Size on a 2006 Forest River Cherokee 27Q
  We recommend having a minimum of 3" between the top of the tire and bottom of the fender in order to allow for proper suspension travel. However, based on the photo you sent I believe you need new leaf springs as the ones you have appear to be almost completely flat. This has then compromised your tire clearance. The flattened leaf springs could either be a result of overloading the trailer or just general wear. In order to replace them you would need to know your axle capacity and the...
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• Parts Needed to Replace Equalizer and Shackles and How to Determine Which Parts to Use
  Generally you'll want to replace your equalizer and shackles with ones that have the same or similar dimensions. The equalizer in the # AP233 kit has a 2" tall and 5-3/4" long (eye bolt center to eye bolt center) and the shackles included are 2-1/4" long. You might be able to make up the distance by just using some longer shackle straps like the Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long # 115052, which will give you an extra 3/8" of an inch. If you can provide the length of the shackle straps...
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• Can Longer Shackle Straps be Added to Tandem Axle Trailer
  When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer (if possible); replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to additional wear or other issues and longer ones are not going to provide you with added benefit. For a tandem axle trailer it is common to have 2-5/8" shackle straps such as part # 115052. I recommend using these if they were the same length...
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• Effect of Installing Shorter Shackle Straps on Trailer with Axle Over-Under Kit
  To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer height. If you refer to the linked article on trailer suspensions you can see the included diagrams that show both tandem and single-axle configurations. This will help you visualize the effect of installing shorter shackle straps. I also linked our main...
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• Solution for Needing Heavy Duty Shackle Straps that are 2-5/8 Inches Long
  Hey Eric, we only have standard non-heavy duty shackle straps in the length of 2-5/8 inch that you need with the part # 115052. That's close enough to 3-1/8 inch that if I were you that is what I would go with instead with the part # K71-358-00. The shackles would be a little longer but that won't affect anything. People change shackle strap lengths all the time and it doesn't create any problems. Is there any reason that wouldn't work for you?
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• Replacement Suspension Components for Anvil 8.5 ft by 20 ft Trailer
  Hey Shaun, we have the exact replacement for your equalizer with the # TREQ104. But for shackle straps we only have 2-5/8 inch shackles in a non-hd configuration like the part # 115052. So what I would go with instead is the Dexter HD equalizer kit part # K71-359-00 which comes with everything you are looking for but the HD shackles are a little shorter at 2-1/4 inches. This would not cause any problems though since a slightly shorter shackle strap just ever so slightly changes the suspension...
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• What Is The Purpose Of Steel band On Leaf Springs
  The leaf springs are normally installed with the band forward of the axle, but it is not something that has to be done that way. The steel band is called the rebound clip. Their main purpose is to help keep the main leaf from breaking on a rebound. When the weight of a vehicle or trailer is on the spring, all of the leaves work together to support the spring above them. If the wheel drops for any reason the total weight of the axle falls on the main leaf if there are no rebound clips....
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• What Would Cause a Trailer Axle to Be Too Far Back in Fender Well
  Hey Steven, changing the length of your shackle straps would not change the front to back orientation of your trailer axle. Most likely what happened is the new hangers got installed too far back and that threw everything off. Trying to fix this by changing the length of components will be challenging but it would come down to going with a shorter leaf spring by a couple inches looks like. That would then still require moving the rear hangers closer to the front. With that said worth...
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• What Causes Trailer Equalizer to Be Tilted and Not Flat
  Hey Arnold, if your trailer is sitting level and the equalizer is off to one side like that that means the springs are too long or the front and rear hangers are too close together. If the trailer is sitting level the easiest solution would be to go with a slightly shorter leaf spring. Someone could have installed too long of a spring on your trailer or like you said it stretched over time. To pick out replacement springs you'll need to know the current axle capacity and the length...
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• Replacing Shackle Straps After Switching To A Taller Equalizer
  Hi Mike, With the height of your equalizer increasing an inch you might need to switch to 3-1/8" shackle straps # TRSL313 to keep the leaf spring stack level but this isn't an exact science so your leaf springs could end up sitting too close to the equalizer and will bind up. Your suspension should form a 'W' shape with the equalizer and shackle straps for proper suspension travel. Too far in or out with your shackles will cause binding or will flip the axles down on the equalizer. Because...
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• Recommended Upgraded Shackle Straps and Wet Bolts for a Triple Axle Weekend Warrior
  Hey Dan, unfortunately we do not have a kit that includes 2 5/8" shackle straps with wet bolts. We do however have 2 5/8" shackles # 115052, which you could then use with the Wet Equalizer Bolt # 126B2, and sort of piece together your own kit.
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• MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit For Utility Trailer With 2-5/8" Long Shackles
  Hello Russell, thanks for reaching out. The MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kits only come with 2-1/4" long shackles or 3-1/8" long shackles. These are measured center hole to center hole. The MORryde kits are great quality, so if you want to use one, I recommend the # MR46ZR which comes with the 2-1/4" shackles. Ideally, we would want the shackles to be the same length, but a difference of 3/8" is within tolerance. We do offer 2-5/8" long shackles individually, the Replacement Shackle Strap...
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• Availability Of Wet Bolt Kit For 2-5/8" Shackle Straps
  Hello Danny, thanks for reaching out. We do offer several wet bolt kits but nothing with a 2-5/8" shackle. Our wet bolt kits come with either 2-1/4" long or 3-1/8" long shackles. if you were to pick from one of those two sizes, the 2-1/4" will definitely be the way to go. The 3/8" difference will not throw off your suspension, and going with slightly shorter shackles is almost always a safe bet. We do offer a 2-5/8" shackle part # 115052, but nothing in a kit. Doing a kit like the MORryde...
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• Recommended Leaf Springs for a Continental Aluminum Boat Trailer
  Thanks for the information Mike but I can not pull up specific information based on your vin number. I am going to need you to jack your trailer up on one side and take a measurement. If you could comment below with the distance between the center of the eye holes on your leaf springs I would be able to recommend the correct part. Additionally, adding stronger springs won't necessarily make them last any longer. It will however stiffen up your suspension and cause your trailer to be...
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• Recommended 2-5/8" Shackle Strap
  Thanks for the picture! I would say yours is 2-5/8" which means you can replace them with the Replacement Shackle Strap item # 115052 you were looking at. The bolt diameter is going to be 9/16" for these links. You'll need to measure the entire length of your current bolts, including the bolt head to get the correct replacements.
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• Shackle Strap Size Needed For A 2021 Coachmen Catalina Trail Blazer 28THS With Lippert Equalizers
  Hey David, The Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit # LC696740 has a 6" spacing so you'd only be taking on a 1/4" difference horizontally for both sides, which should be within tolerance for the shackle straps. Switching to a longer shackle strap like 3-1/8" # TRSL313 could help maintain your current height, but you'll run the risk of the straps sitting out of tolerance compared to the equalizer. The suspension has to be able to travel otherwise it will bind and start wearing out components...
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• Can You Use Longer Shackle Straps To Raise Ride Height Of Trailer?
  The shackle straps included in the Lippert Tandem Axle Equa-Flex AP Kit - Wet Bolts - 3-1/8" Long Shackles # LC64FR you mentioned are 3-1/8" center to center and 4-3/8" overall length as shown in included diagram. Using the longer shackle straps will raise your trailer, but I recommend replacing your current hangers with longer ones as it will give you an even lift on each side of the trailer. You will want to measure your current hangers to see how long they are, and then select the...
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• How to Find Replacement Leaf Springs and Shackles for 1967 Aristocrat Camper
  Finding replacement leaf springs for your 1967 Aristocrat camper will require some more information. You will need your axle capacity, current leaf spring length, and the shackle length. If you don't know your axle capacity, try checking the axle tag to see if it is listed. For your leaf spring measurement, we are measuring from spring eye to spring eye. For the shackles measure center hole to center hole. For example, if you have a 3,500 lb axle with a 27" leaf spring measurement you...
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• Recommended Equalizer Upgrade For 2016 Winnebago 2351DKS W/ 5-1/2" Long Equalizers
  I would be happy to help! Since the horizontal mounting hole measurement of the equalizers on your 2016 Winnebago 2351DKS is 5-1/2" there are a few different equalizer upgrade options. To determine which one will be best for you, you will need to measure from the center line of the horizontal mounting holes to the center of the upper mounting hole which will tell you how tall your equalizer is. The Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalier # LC696740 you were looking at is a great option that...
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• Determining Correct Shackle Strap Size for Top Brand Tandem Axle Trailer
  Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a 3-1/8 inch long shackle like what you have is typically used on single-axle systems and would be a bit strange on a tandem axle trailer. The most common size for the type of trailer you have is a 2-5/8 inch shackle strap like # 115052. You will simply...
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• Replacement 3,500 lb Leaf Springs & 7-3/4 Inch Wide Equalizer
  Thanks for all that info and we can get you exactly what you are needing. Since you have a 2-3/8" axle that would be a 3,500 lb axle, so you want leaf springs rated for that weight. The concern with springs that exceed the rating of your axle is that they will give you a very stiff, rigid ride, so you want to stay with the correctly rated springs. I'll go ahead and list out the parts you need, with a couple notes. First is that leaf springs elongate slightly over time, which is why the...
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• How to Determine Correct Replacement Wet Bolts and Shackle Straps for Trailer
  While we can help you determine the correct parts, we don't have a way of knowing exactly what type or length of shackle straps or bolts are on a trailer so you'll need to do a bit of measuring just to verify what you need. Trailer parts are universal so there isn't any specifically adaptable to your trailer, which is why you'll need to measure, and we carry hundreds and hundreds of brands, but most notably those like Dexter and Lippert. It sounds like you are only looking for replacement...
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• Leaf Springs and Shackle Straps for Triple Axle Trailer with 7-3/4 Inch Equalizers
  The issue you are experiencing is a result of leaf springs that are too long for your hanger spacing. You will want shorter springs and I recommend also going with a capacity more geared toward your axles. You will want to use the Triple-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APTT5 and # APTT3 for reference. These kits are rated for 2,000 to 7,000 lb axles with almost identical spacing. My recommendation for you is the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles...
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• Can Trailer With Existing 3-1/2" Shackle Straps Use 2-5/16" Shackle Straps From Equalizer Kit
  Switching the shackle straps on your 2015 Big Tex 60CH would not be a good idea, especially since you would be using a significantly shorter size. In general, you want to keep the same length since swapping them out will change the suspension geometry and cause problems. Sometimes you need to use a longer shackle if you get a tall equalizer but I'm sure that doesn't apply here. Assuming you truly have 3-1/2" shackle straps you aren't going to find a kit with those since they aren't a...
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