Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long
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Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long
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ABS Fasteners Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - 166081
- Suspension Bolts
- Spring Mounting Hardware
- 3 Inch Long
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- ABS Fasteners
9/16" Diameter spring-retainer bolt is used to mount double-eye spring inside front or rear hanger. Includes locknut.
Features:
- Suspension bolt attaches leaf spring to front or rear hanger
- Included locknut secures in place on bolt
Specs:
- Diameter: 9/16"
- Length: 3"
166081 Shackle Bolt with Nut
Video of Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Redline Trailer Suspension 166081 Review
Today we're going to take a look at the 3-inch-long shackle bolt with the lock nut for double-eyed springs. This bolt will secure leaf springs to your front or rear hangar of your trailer's suspension system. Does include this lock nut to secure the bolt into place. Now the bolt itself is a grade-5 bolt. The overall length on this bolt if we measure it from the bottom of the head to the very end and see is going to be right at 3 inches. The bolt size is a 9/16th diameter by 18 threads per inch. The bolt head size is 13/16ths of an inch.
I got example here's a socket. You can see it will fit the head perfectly and then the lock nut which goes on the end right, the size on that is 7/8ths of an inch. You can see it fit rights into a 7/8ths inch socket but that should do it for the review on the 3-inch-long shackle bolt with the lock nut for the double-eyed springs.
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Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long - 166081
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (577 Customer Reviews)
9/16" Diameter spring-retainer bolt is used to mount double-eye spring inside front or rear hanger. Includes locknut.by: JOHN11/02/2021
When I ordered my kit from etrailer to replace the double-eye leaf springs on my 1970 Shasta Trailer, I decided to save a few bucks and get the bolts at my local hardware store. Big mistake! You wouldn't think a simple 3 inch bolt would be hard to find in your local hardware store. But in fact, i checked five hardware stores and none of them had this particular bolt. What a waste of time! I should have learned my lesson by now, and just give all my parts business to etrailer.com. I have probably spent more than $1000 in the past several months refurbishing our 1970 Shasta. Totally satisfied with the selection at etrailer, and the service is second to none!
by: Nathan 08/05/2021
I am very pleased with the quality and obvious necessary strength of these shackle bolts and the locknuts. I do wish the free shipping incentive was "Orders Over $50" vs $99 as well as a quicker turnaround for delivery. I ended up having my local trailer guy providing the 3 shackle bolts I needed but I will use these to replace the other 3 eventually and have one to spare. Overall though, I am pleased with this order and appreciate etrailer.com having the selection of components I needed.
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My trailer is still going strong and the last periodic maint check of my shackles, bolts, and nuts is A-OK.
Nathan - 08/06/2022by: Albert09/05/2022
I think etrailer is Great. I think their customer service is fantastic. My wife and I were in Arkansas, 1200 miles from our home in Ft. Myers Florida. I replaced the original springs on our trailer with new heavy duty springs, but never changed the hangers or bolts. Our trailer was riding very poorly, we needed new hangers and bolts badly because we were headed on a very long 9000-mile trip with many stops all the way to the Monterey CA. etrailer found us a UPS Store along our route to send us the parts that we needed. Many thanks to etrailer for great parts and Fantastic customer service and for helping us with our most Wonderful Adventure!
by: Edward 07/22/2022
Great experience start to finish. Jesse was very experienced and knowledgeable about what I needed for my utility trailer. All parts fit and were 100% perfect and worked fantastic....highly recommend etrailer.com
by: Lyndon11/16/2021
I was happy with the products and the shopping experience. I do wish the shipping would have been a little faster, but you can't have it all, I suppose.
by: Simeon09/06/2022
I took the day off work to work on my trailer today. To my surprise, I opened my shipment form etrailer, to find some of my order and a box of used worn parts. VERY frustrating to say the least.
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That would be very frustrating I am sorry to hear that! I have sent your information to our customer service team to make sure you get squared way.
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Brooke M - 09/22/2022by: Mike07/06/2022
Would not go into the shackles.lve done 3 other trailers without a problem
by: Mark 07/06/2022
I have had these on my trailer for a year. They installed easy and have held up well to use. They were a good price and have been a good product. Thank you.
by: Sam B.06/24/2016
Well made, hard steel, good threads. This bolt/nut set is more expensive than local no-name bolts, but is of superior quality.
Comments
No failures to date. A coat of primer on the ends controls corrosion.
Sam B - 06/25/2017by: Christopher08/25/2022
3 were right 1 was longer than the others so couldn’t use. Ordered 4 the same how is this missed when packaging
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I am not sure how that happened however I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
-- Jenny N - 09/08/2022by: Gerard 07/08/2022
All items were delivered on time. Everything fit perfectly on the trailer. I would definitely recommend etrailer products.
by: Tim W07/07/2019
I bought springs, shackle bolts, and u-bolts and plates. Everything was great and fit perfectly. Only issue were the u bolts which were not galvanized. However, at a local trailer store, I bought galvanized U bolts for $4.50 each.
For the DYIers, taking the old ones off took more than 4 hours for each side. My existing shackle bolts were so heavily rusted that I had to cut three off with a hack saw. Difficulty was confined space to operate hack saw with boat still on trailer. However, reassembling the new springs was less than 45 minutes each side.
Must have tools are large diameter 3/4-13/16-7/8 deep sockets (6 point), 2 2 foot long breaker bars and a can of PB blaster.
For safety: Good quality jack stands, minimum of 3--don't rely on the front trailer jack as it may roll.
By the way, I did these myself and I am 64 years old.
by: Brian07/11/2020
Other than the parts taking a month to process, once they were gathered and packaged, they were delivered within 2 days! I replaced both sides with new 3-leaf double eye springs, 4 shackle straps, 6 shackle bolts, 2 Dexter U-bolt plates, and 2 U-bolts. They were really easy to replace and I did it quickly. Looks great, gonna take her out soon.
by: Gil 09/02/2022
Quality of product was great; customer service even better.
by: Melvin05/16/2019
I bought a used Jon Boat trailer and first time out the shackle bolt gave out. Perfect fit for my application and I really like the way the nut was made so that it locked on the bolt. I used these with the Never Fail Bushings. I had to drill out the shackle to accommodate this beefy bolts but that wasnt a big deal. I ended up doing both sides that had standard bolts instead of wet bolts. Not sure why only 2 were regular 3/8 inch bolts.
by: randy b. 02/18/2014
I purchased the 3000# axle springs and all mounting hardware to replace the old ones on my 1963 travel trailer. My trailer no longer leans to the left and goes down the road better than new. I should have done it many year ago. I received my package on time and installation was easy and fit perfect. Thanks Bridget
by: Kevin12/26/2021
excellent service thru email and was delivered early, however 4 bolts and nuts was ended up being 3 bolts and 2 nuts. I had to re use old parts to assemble my axle.
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-- Sierra K - 12/28/2021by: Bolts07/21/2015
I fixed my 5 wheel today with all the parts I got from you changed,all the equlizers and the shackles on both sides,my fifth wheel camper was blowing tires left and right.the shackles were almost wore all the way through the the end of the shackle.the tires were out of line with a straight line by two inches,when I got the new parts on the tires were right in line.thanks for the great prices and your web sight was easy to use and fast shipping I will be ordering from you again.thanks ron
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The equilizers worked great I havent blown a tire yet thanks for all your help Ron
Ron A - 07/20/2016by: John07/20/2018
I replaced my leaf springs and shackles on my trailer and these bolts fit perfect. They come with lock nuts and they definately won't be coming loose. If I had to do it again I would have bought an impact wrench to make the job go quicker.
by: Steven04/28/2022
bolts are great. Now if you would get the rest of my order to me I can repair my trailer
by: Jennifer04/04/2022
Etrailer made my purchasing and acquiring the parts I needed very easy. Customer service was exceptional!
by: Daniel?S01/08/2022
The bolts and nuts were bit delivered. Yvette were not able n the box with the u-bolts.
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-- Sierra K - 01/13/2022by: Kory 09/12/2022
Easy purchase, perfect fit!
by: David 06/04/2021
Just what I ordered. All installed and doing its job.
Comments
Still working just like its supposed to.
David - 06/05/2022by: Rich 09/01/2022
Great service and prompt delivery.
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