Product Specs:
Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
Bushings
Boat Trailer
Snowmobile Trailer
1-3/4 Inch Long
9/16 Inch ID x 11/16 Inch OD
Dexter
Bronze bushings are designed for use with trailer suspension systems. Insert into the eye of a leaf spring or equalizer to ensure proper sizing for suspension bolts.
Video of Dexter Bronze Bushings - Qty 4
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (247 Customer Reviews)
Bronze bushings are designed for use with trailer suspension systems. Insert into the eye of a leaf spring or equalizer to ensure proper sizing for suspension bolts.I think Dexter, and by association, etrailer is selling junk parts. These are supposed to be "bronze" bushing. Even the Dexter packaging states "BRONZE". They ARE NOT bronze. They're cheap'azz steel bushings. Well I take that back they certainly aren't cheap.
You can see in the first photo the old bronze bushing(these are Dexter original bushings that came with the HD wet bolt set-up several years ago) compared to the steel bushing now included in the HD shackle kit. Still doubting? The next photo shows the Dexter "BRONZE" bushing firmly held by a magnet. Still have doubts? How about a picture of the "BRONZE" bushings still in the Dexter packaging firmly attached to a magnet?
Katrina B - 03/14/2023These should be included in every order for the wet bolt kit, the never fail plastic were worn out. Need bronze bushing with the wet bolts kit
While this is exactly what I needed, I believe I should be refunded a portion of the shipping costs. When I placed the order Monday August 29th I needed and paid for next day air. Kimberly said I had ordered too late on Monday and that it would not ship until Tuesday. George or whoever processed the order fooled around and did not ship the order until Wednesday August 31st. The order did not arrive until Thursday September 1st at 9:15PM, at the same time as the equalizer shipped by ground. Please look into this matter and figure out what went wrong. Again, the problem was not UPS nor Kim but whoever failed to process the order in a timely manner.
Jenny N - 09/19/2022
I have never used these to comment. I carry them in case of a catastrophic failure, to have on hand to do a road repair.
when upgrading your tandem axle equalizer, use these as well. they replace the factory nylon bushings, and are grease-able. makes for a smoother ride.
These bushings are fantastic! I needed to insert something into a hole, but the hole was just a little to large. I didn't want to have to deal with the banging and clanging or risk my hole getting worn out. These bushings will definitely protect my holes from the wear and tear of everyday use!
What an improvement over the stock nylon bushings. The fit perfectly and make me feel better about the springs.
great improvement to the nylon bushings that came with my leaf springs
Exact replacement for my 2019 Grand Design Solitude 310GK
The product appears to be a good value. I am impressed with the availability of product,the cost and time of receiving it to my home in Canada. I haven't actually installed it yet but the videos offered on your site make it appear pretty straight forward. Thanks I will definitely return to your site for future products.
Arrived on time. All the parts were accounted for. However. The wet volt kit does not cole.with the two longer bolts that bolt through top of equalizer.
The difference in stability is definitely recognized.
I purchased this set in order to replace a new bushing that was deformed by an under-sized eye on the OEM spring. I also bought a set of replacement springs at the same time. All went together as it should have.
5 stars- for having the right item.
1 star - for quality, as some of the parts were missing, and one of the grease zerts was broken, also the studs with the grease zerks were not seated properly or completely in the shackles and crooked.
1 star - Having to wait for the parts again.
1 star for no instructions for assembly.
Not really happy with service.
Brooke M - 10/18/2021Great products
I really like e trailer and all the people who helped me with my purchase. Your technical advice has been great and the arts department was equally splendid. I have recently placed another order with you and have recommended e trailer to several RVers. I look forward to doing business with you for the foreseeable future.
I can't thank Chelsie and Julia enough for all their help when I am ordering parts,they contact me via e mail or actually by phone personally to check the order and any problems they take care of themselves,its nice to deal with a company that cares about the people that place the orders enough to go that far,it makes a customer feel good to know,again thank them both very much.
Better than original. Be careful swapping out that you don’t damage the end of the bushing use a 9/16” inch bolt inside the bushing and hammer it in place.
Very good item. I replaced old plastic bushings with these on 2 trailers.
The brass bushings were excellent. They were fine. The instructions for the kit were not complete. I had to use a wheel puller to get the greasable bolt properly seated.
Ned - 05/16/2020Yes I did receive my order yesterday and it couldn't have got here any sooner it was great I have yet to use the brass bushings.
Thank you
Jerry - 04/18/2020Old ones definitely needed replaced.
Excellent turnaround in processing and shipping the order. Thanks eTrailer!
George J; Thanks for expediting these bushings, got them a day earlier than quoted, need drier weather to install them. Broke a spring a couple years back and need to replace the plastic bushings it came with and to match the rest of the bronze bushings in the suspension.
Marvin - 03/24/2019All worked fine and seemed to be similar quality as replaced items
The bushings were just what I needed, and they worked great!! Shipping was fast, they arrived early. Great to work with, Answered all my questions.
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Product Specs:
Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
Bushings
Boat Trailer
Camper
Car Hauler
Snowmobile Trailer
Utility Trailer
1-3/4 Inch Long
9/16 Inch ID x 11/16 Inch OD
TruRyde
Nylon bushing is designed for use with trailer suspension systems. Insert it into the eye of a leaf spring to ensure proper sizing for suspension bolts.
Video of Nylon Bushing - 9/16" Inner Diameter, 11/16" Outer Diameter - 1-3/4" Long
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (356 Customer Reviews)
Nylon bushing is designed for use with trailer suspension systems. Insert it into the eye of a leaf spring to ensure proper sizing for suspension bolts.Excellent service and quick delivery and great price, all looks good, thanks for helping me out with these items that I can't find around my area anymore,AES
Fantastic! Shipping was fast, it fit and the replacement is finished. Only flub was me ordering four instead of 6.
The attached pic shows how bad the old bushings were and why I was getting tread wear down on the inside of the tire.
I replaced leaf springs on my trailer , springs , unbolts and leaf eye bolts were perfect fit and the job when easy the hard part was getting the old springs off. I know now to keep them siliconed up from now on for future problems.
David E - 06/24/2022Came with the bushings all individually in the box vs an all in one bag/package. Ordered 8 but in the box was only 6 clearly lost from transport which is very frustrating and now unable to finish the project in time before our travels. Do not buy from etrailer buy the same ones from Michigan Truck for a 1/3 of the price.
Katrina B - 08/29/2022I Waited Too Long to Replace Trailer Bushings
-The past few years I would hear “clunking” sound (different than “squeaking”) from my boat trailer, but I got concerned this year as it seemed louder.
-With the boat off the trailer I could see wear around the shackle bolts
-I called eTrailer to order the parts and was helped by Kayla to order the bushings/shackles/bolts/nuts for my tandem axle trailer
-After trying to press the bushings in I realized I measured poorly and had two different bushings, the equalizer had 1 size and springs had a different size.
-Amanda helped me get the second set of bushings (delaying the project for 5 days…but my fault)
Right or wrong:
-I applied anti-seize compound to the shackle bolt threads
-I pre-loaded the “wet” bolts with marine grease to fill them up before inserting them into the suspension, adding grease when everything is installed
-I tightened the bolts very securely and they backed off the nut ½ turn to allow for suspension movement
Lessons learned:
-Look for different size bushings in equalizer/springs and measure correctly ID & OD precisely
-It takes some time to do this job (about 4 working hours per side) so try to do it when you are not under pressure
-If you want the re-paint some parts, allow for primer and top coat drying time, i.e. overnight which adds time to the project, but it comes out better
-Have a big breaker bar & extension/enforcer to help get the nuts on & off. My ½” impact gun could not tighten them all the way
-A large “C” clamp will press the bushing in smooth & straight instead of using a hammer & block of wood “caveman style”
-Annually inspect your trailer suspension for signs of wear and listen for increased noise
Thanks again to Kayla, Amanda and eTrailer for help with this project.
I had one broken leave Spring Shackle so i Replaced All of the Shackle Brackets & Bolts & Bushings everything worked Great finished project in no Time Thanks for Everything
Have not installed the bushings yet but did get correct size, quantity that I ordered promptly.
Bushings quiet the trailer for a short period of time. Bushings wear out and squeaks return quicker than I expected.
Yes, thanks for a great product. Installed easy after a little labor of disassembly of all springs attached to my fifth wheel. but sadly to say I only experienced a few trips before breaking a spring and then having to replace all four springs that came with new bushings. Thanks again.
Perfect fit for my 5th wheel suspension rebuild!
I ordered 8 of these, and 2 came with cracks longitudinally. I called customer service (on a sunday, which is nice), and they are getting 2 new ones out to me. Otherwise the 6 good ones were fine and installed with no issues. Once I receive the other 2, i will bump this review up from a "2" to a "3" or "4".
Couldn't be more satisfied! I change from 5 on 5 to 5 on 4.5. I've been rolling on these hubs about 2500 miles. Every time I jack up the trailer I spin the tire, smooth as ever. Thankx LSD
easy to install once you're able to remove the nuts off of the rusty old shackle bolts, Ahhh Michigan winters.
Doug W - 09/22/2021My Oder arrived very quickly. Exactly what I need and ordered. Will use etrailer again
So far so good. I have no idea what the life expectancy is, will have a look at them in 2 more seasons. Or a set of tires, I assume they are the sacrificial part of the system.
Very sturdy, hopefully will last another 20 years lol!
Fast service and will order again in the near future
fast shipping
Yep! they're bushings.
Arrived in good shape. No complaints.
Spot on bushing for my leaf springs. Only suggestion would be to include instructions for lubrication. I wasn't sure, so I coated them inside and out with a thin layer of hi-temp grease.
Laura E - 02/07/2017 Michael - 02/05/2018Excellent service- product is just what was shown online- product arrived quickly
I had a trailer spring break this summer on the way home from a 2,700 mile trip. Our small luggage trailer just couldn’t take anymore rough roads. One of the springs broke through the centering bolt. The etrailer.com website and Tammie P. came through with replacement springs and accessories. Thank you Tammie P. And trailer.com!
Trouble free. Easily replaced well worn bushings with more than 13000 miles on them.
These will do the trick. They seem to be robust nylon - perfect for my older trailer. For a new trailer, I'd opt for brass probably. Speedy deliver - even considering the border crossing into Canada.
You really need to replace these bushings when you do any work on the springs,
They are very easy to push out and reinstall.
Most of the bushings I replaced were very out of round. This should make my 5th wheel trailer track much better.
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