Is It Required The Spring Seat Be Welded to Trailer Axle

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I own a 2011 Jayco Jay flight swift trailer and I installed an axleflip kit no. K71-384-00 I did not weld it to the axle because I have no access to a welder. my question is does it require it to be welded or is it okay the way it is. the unloaded weight on the trailer is approx. 2,305. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank You

asked by: Mel C

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It is highly recommended that the spring seat be at minimum tack welded to the axle. There have been issues that have resulted from the seat not be welded to the axle.

If you do not have access to a welder, I recommend taking the trailer to a local shop, possibly an auto repair shop, to have the seats welded to the axle.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Answer 1

In order to determine if we have an axle that would bolt right up to what you have without welding we need to know the distance between your spring seats on center. We also need to know hub face to hub face dimension of your current axle as well.

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Answer 2

To mount the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Bolt On #CT-5003-Z, I recommend using 1/2 inch bolts. The higher the grade, the stronger the bolt. I've attached the review video to help as you plan this installation.

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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No, the bolts while being tightened down should not cause the hangers to bend inward towards the leaf. This will weaken the hanger and potentially cause it fail. You will need to get new hangers to match your leaf springs or new leaf springs to match…

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Answer 5

Yes, you could use leaf springs for a 4,000 lb axle, like part #e57SR (rated for 2,000 lbs each), with a 3,500 lb axle but it will make your ride a bit more stiff. The only times that a leaf spring would become damaged is if it is overloaded or has a…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but changing the shackle strap length will change the whole suspension geometry so that's not recommended unless changing other components such as the leaf springs. Furthermore, 3-1/8" is the longest length used…

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Answer 7

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 8

Hello Greg. Generally, yes, shackles are required for any single axle utility trailer. The diagram below will show you the components of a typical single axle setup. You will have shackles on the rear hangers only. This is because as your axle hits…

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Answer 9

You do want to weld the spring seat of your axle to it. If you are in need of a spring seat for a 3,500 lb axle you'd want the part #TRSS238 and you'd be set.

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Answer 10

Moving the spring perches on the trailer axle part #T3584F-EZ-8974 that you referenced wouldn't affect the weight capacity of the axle. Especially since you aren't moving them that far. I attached an install video for this axle for you to…

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Answer 11

Yes! You can weld the springs seats to a different location on Dexter trailer axle #20440I-ST-60. But instead of cutting off the ones on the axle and welding them back on I recommend getting new springs seats, #TRSS175 (sold in quantities of 1), and…

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Answer 12

Square axles normally don't have spring seats like a round axle but do have a hole for the leaf spring bolt to fit into. Take a look at the CE SMITH #CE33201GA-HUB for a visual. The U-bolt mounting kits will have a hole in the center for the…

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