CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
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CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
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CE Smith Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - CE23003
- U-Bolt Kits
- Axle Mounting Hardware
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- 7 Inch Long
- 5200 lbs - 7000 lbs
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- CE Smith
Mount your round, 3" diameter axle to your trailer's leaf springs with this U-bolt kit. U-bolts, plates, nuts, and washers included. Zinc plating resists rust and corrosion - great for boat trailers.
Features:
- Mounting kit attaches trailer axle to leaf springs
- Galvanized plates and zinc-plated hardware resists rust and corrosion
- Includes:
- 4 U-bolts
- 2 U-bolt plates for 1-3/4" springs
- (8) 1/2" Hex nuts and washers
- Spring seats (sold separately) required for mounting axle to leaf spring
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: 3" diameter axle
- Typical 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb axle
- U-bolt dimensions
- Inner width: 3-1/8"
- Length: 7"
- Diameter: 1/2"
23003 CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
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Video Transcript for CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Round Trailer Axles Review
Speaker 1: Today, we'll be having a look at the CE Smith line of U-bolt mounting kits for mounting round trailer axles. Here's what our kit comes with. It's everything you need for replacing the U-bolts on a single axle on your trailer. We have 4 new U-bolts, you'll have 2 per side; 2 new plates, 1 per side; 8 new lock washers, you'll be using 4 for each side of the trailer; and 8 new nuts, again 4 for each side of the trailer.You can see how well our U-bolts grip around the contours of our axle. This'll keep the axle firmly attached to our leaf springs, so we don't have to worry about it slipping and sliding.Now because we have the zinc and the galvanized finish on our plate and our hardware, this will better protect them from corrosion from the elements, especially salt spray. It's not an issue if you decide to use them on a boat trailer such as this one.Now many of our customers have had to make a second phone call or send an email to us after they bought a new axle for their trailer because they found, once they tried to remove the old one or put the new one on, that they couldn't get their factory U-bolts off.
They had to cut them off, and now they're searching for a replacement. This kit will be a perfect solution for this problem here.Now many of our customers compared these to the Redline line of U-bolt kits. Now the main difference you're going to see between this one and those is that those do not have the galvanized or the zinc finish on the plates or the hardware, which will cause them to rust out faster.As you can see, we already have our new axle sitting on top of our leaf springs. Now this kit could work for an axle that sits on top or below your leaf springs. It works for both applications.
You don't need to worry if yours resides below, you can still use this kit for that.We'll start by taking our new U-bolts and dropping them over our axle on either side of our leaf spring. Now we'll take our new plate. We want to make sure that this flange right here faces down, this hole here in the center lines up with the alignment pin on our leaf spring, and we'll insert our U-bolts through the holes. Place on our lock washers, and we'll put that on our nuts.Now we can start to tighten our hardware, making sure we tighten them evenly as possible. Now we'll torque our hardware again, making sure we alternate to ensure that we're doing it as evenly as possible.And that completes our look at the CE Smith line of U-bolt kits for mounting round trailer axles..
Customer Reviews
CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts - Zinc - CE23003
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (64 Customer Reviews)
Mount your round, 3" diameter axle to your trailer's leaf springs with this U-bolt kit. U-bolts, plates, nuts, and washers included. Zinc plating resists rust and corrosion - great for boat trailers.
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by: James H08/04/2021
This is a fall project so I have not installed them for this review. I will say that the ordering process met my expectations. The benefits ordering from Etrailer is a customer service will review your order and recommend alternatives should something not match up or be out of stock and keep you informed of your order. My order was delivered as promised.
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Randy R - 08/28/2017
by: Randy R08/23/2016
The u-bolts and plates are of excellent quality. Bolts are yellow cadmium plated and the plates are hot dip galvanized. The fit was perfect, no issues at all during assembly.
Comments
One long trip out west and no issues. Very good quality part for the price.
Randy R - 08/28/2017
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JR m - 08/11/2021
by: JR08/06/2020
BOLTED RIGHT UP, NO PROBLEMS, BEEN ON A YEAR NOW, ALL IS WORKING FINE
Comments
ALL IS WORKING FINE
JR m - 08/11/2021
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David M - 12/01/2017
by: David M12/01/2016
Springs arrived after a couple of days. I have never had an item better packed! Springs fir my trailer no modifications as well as U bolts. I wish I had thought to get new hanger bolts as these will be needed. Do not order your springs without new shackle hanger bolts!
Comments
Product is great. Daily hauler with bobcat and concrete blocks over the mountains from NC to TN. Perfect!
David M - 12/01/2017
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by: Gary09/28/2021
etrailer has good quality parts and lots of helpful information.
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by: Kevin06/03/2021
Excellent quality and service; I will continue to use etrailer. Thanks!
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by: William05/05/2021
Needed To Replace Axle,Have To Use New New U Bolts So Don't Fight With Old Ones,Thanks
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by: Charles09/14/2021
Perfect fit. Good quality
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by: Thomas01/13/2019
Great customer service...received product as promised. I have outfitted my trailer to organize and carry all my construction tools for building and remodeling. The springs are a noticeably stiffer than the smaller factory springs I had on trailer; however , that’s what I intended to get by upgrading. I have every confidence that these won’t break like the cheapass factory springs Stealth put on their 14’ enclosed trailer. (No, I didn’t overload the trailer—the original springs failed due to the very thin metal and fatigue.)
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by: Jeremy07/23/2021
Great value and great product.
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by: Billy07/29/2021
it worked fine
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by: Barry04/19/2021
products arrived timely and are as expected quality.
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by: Drew05/18/2021
Nice quality u-bolts.
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by: Justin05/30/2020
This Is a great U bolt kit. Made in the USA (North Carolina) I replaced all leaf springs on Arctic Fox 31D (6000 lb) tandem axle trailer and installed dexter equalizer and all new U bolts. All products arrived quickly.
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by: Scott08/03/2021
good service, fast ship-Thanks!
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by: Justin08/02/2016
The materials and finishes look to be good quality, but the threads on the U-bolts were dinged in several places. The damaged threads made it difficult to assemble the nuts and one nearly galled stuck before it could be tightened all the way. It looks like the damage happened during manufacturing since the packaging was very protective. I'd buy these again if not for all the dinged up threads.
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by: David M12/01/2016
Springs arrived after a couple of days. I have never had an item better packed! Springs fir my trailer no modifications as well as U bolts. I wish I had thought to get new hanger bolts as these will be needed. Do not order your springs without new shackle hanger bolts!
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by: Willie12/30/2020
Awesome Products!!!!!
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by: Lawrence J09/09/2020
Just what I needed to complete the job
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by: Mac06/12/2019
The springs and clamps that I received from etrailer are perfect replacements for my 7 tn. construction trailer. The product is of good quality as the other products have been.
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by: John09/18/2017
Hi everything was good except that one of the hub assemblies had the wrong outer bearing
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by: Russell01/30/2021
good business quick service
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by: Bobby01/23/2021
fast shipping thanks
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by: PagePilot09/13/2018
As Advertised...No Issues...Heavy duty, with top of the line anti-corrosion coating...Thank You!!!
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Ask the Experts about this CE Smith Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Recommended U-Bolt Plates and U-Bolts For 7000lb Axles With 2" Wide SpringsI have another option for you, but the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit # CE23003 you were looking at is designed for 1-3/4" springs and will not fit with your 2" wide springs. Instead you will need two of the U-Bolt plate # TRTP300209 per axle, and two of the U-Bolts # SP01-080 for each axle. This will fit your 7000lb axles perfectly, and will be what you need to connect them to your leaf springs. I included a video review of the # SP01-080 for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Recommend U-Bolt Kit for a 3 Inch Diameter Trailer AxleIf you have a round 3" diameter axle on your Spartan boat trailer then you are going to want to use the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit part # CE23003 which contains u-bolts that are 7" long x 3-1/8" wide x 3/8" diameter. The reason you need this size u-bolt for a 3" diameter axle is because the u-bolt will need to be wider than 3" in order to fit a 3" diameter axle and significantly longer than 3" in order to attach the plate over the leaf spring stack. Unfortunately, we do not have a u-bolt in...
view full answer... - Distance From Inside Arc Area Of U-Bolt To Threads For U-Bolt Kit Mounting KitI pulled one of the U-bolts we offer from our warehouse and took a quick measurement for you. The distance from the inside of the inside arced area of the U-bolt, part # CE23003 to the threads on the leg is 4-3/4 inches. The threaded portion is 2 inches. I also pulled another set of U-bolts, part # APUBR-8 and the measurement from the inside of the arc to the threads is the same 4-3/4 inches as well as the threaded portion being 2 inches. This is a 1/2-20 fine thread U-bolt.
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- Torque Specs for CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer AxlesThe torque specs for a 1/2" trailer suspension u-bolt like the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit part # CE23003 is between 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Make Over Under Axle Kit for Trailer with 7k AxlesYou'd need new u-bolts like the part # CE23003 and then spring seats like part # TRSS300 and you'd be able to make an over under axle kit for your trailer with 7k axles. Basically you install the new spring seats on the opposite side of the axle and then move the axles to the other side and secure them with new u-bolts.
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view full answer... - Replacement Leaf Springs for 1998 Coachmen Catalina 364 TBSBased on the weight capacity you mentioned seeing on the spec sheet the best option for a leaf spring would be the part # SP-222275 which is for a 5,300 lb axle but is a bit shorter at 24-7/8 inches which is more common on the higher capacity axles. So then for a U-bolt kit you'd want the part # CE23003 which fits the 3 inch round axles which are the size of 5,200 lb axles. It will probably make the most sense to go with a new hanger kit too since the leaf springs are a shorter and...
view full answer... - Converting Triple Axle Trailer From Slipper Springs to Double Eye SpringsYou will need to weld on new spring hangers to convert your triple axle trailer from slipper springs to double-eye leaf springs. The linked page shows you all hangers. Select hangers of the same height as the current ones to keep the trailer's stance as it is now or taller ones if you want to raise its height. For selecting cushioned equalizers you will want to match the hole spacing dimensions to your current equalizers. Please refer to the linked page showing cushioned triple-axle...
view full answer... - Replacement U-Bolt Kit For Dexter 4400lb 3" Axle With 6-Leaf SpringsThe CE Smith U-Bolt Kit # CE23003 will fit your 3" round Dexter 4400lb axle. The U-bolts are 7" long. The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # SP-256275 uses 6 leaves that are 3/8" thick which will make the spring pack 2-1/4" tall. When you add that to the 3" axle and 9/16" spring seat you have a total thickness of 5-13/16". That leaves you 1-3/16" for the spring plate and nuts.
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