What Torque Rating Should be Used to Install Trailer Suspension Shackle Bolts  

The rebound clip is a pretty important piece on the leaf spring stack so I wouldn't really say it is okay to use your trailer without them. The rebound clips are designed to hold the leaf spring stack together so that when you hit a bump in the…

For your 2019 Silver Creek Silverback 35IK, you can use either two of the single axle kits #LC87120 for your tandem axle trailer, or you can use 1 of the tandem axle kits #RR23QX. The tandem axle kit is the exact same as two of the single axle kits,…

You will have to do some measuring. Take a look at our Double-Eye Trailer Suspension article (see link). I have also linked a picture of a shackle link showing where to measure. Measurements for replacement 1) Measure current shackle from center of…

The Lippert Electric Trailer Brake Kit #LC66WD contains the Left #LC96WD and Right #LC46WD hand brake assemblies for a Lippert 4,400lb axle. We do not carry just the replacement shoes and springs for your axle.

I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 technically will not have a torque specification. However, I have been asked this before and was informed by Dexter that what you need to do is tighten them down to the point of either…

For 1/2 inch trailer u-bolts that attach to axle the recommended torque value is between 45 and 70 ft lbs of torque.

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. You'll want to ensure that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at least 2 threads protruding from the nut. Make sure that the bolt you're using has a…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

All of the components of the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 are zinc plated which is great for marine applications.

We have leaf spring bolts that were made specifically with features for the leaf spring application like the part #126B2. This is the correct size has a knurled section right below the head of the bolt which helps with install and has a grease…