Bronze Bushings for Double-Eye Leaf Spring

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Can we use double eye springs with brass bushing instead of nylon?

asked by: Alain P

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There are bronze bushings you can use to replace the bushings on you double eye springs.

What you can use is the Bronze Bushing # D014-077-00 which is a quantity of one or the Bronze Bushings # K71-291-00 if you wanted a quantity of four. These bushings have a 9/16" inner diameter, 11/16" outer diameter and measure 1-3/4" long.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Yes, the leaf spring part #e74SR would work great on a tandem axle 14k trailer like your PJ dump trailer. The equalizer part #TREQ4541 is the correct one to use as well with this spring and trailer. For wet bolts you'd need the part #TRFA71063…

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Answer 2

There isn't a complete kit, but I can go ahead and list out everything you need for a 12 inch long equalizer for 2 inch slipper springs, along with the mounting hardware and U-bolts for your 8,000 lb axles. Here is what you need for your tandem…

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The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long #SP-210275 you were looking at do have well made eye holes and are compatible with bronze bushings and wet bolts. You will need bronze bushings with an 11/16" O.D. like the…

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Hey Dallas, If you'd like, you can use the Dexter Bronze Bushings #K71-291-00 with the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K, 3" Trailer Axles #RM-2460-2580. That said, it really isn't needed because…

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Answer 5

Hey Charles, Yes, you can replace nylon bushing with bronze bushings/wets bolts, you'll just want to make sure the useable length matches for both the bolt and bushing. The Step Wet Bolt for 1-3/4" Double Eye Springs #34007-187-00 you were…

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Answer 6

The Bronze Bushings part #K71-291-00 that you referenced does fit the standard leaf spring dimensions like what a Dexter 8k leaf spring would have.

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Answer 7

It really just depends on what you are looking to get out of the bushings. Bronze bushings, like part #K71-291-00, will last longer but are more noisy and it is recommended to use wet bolts like part #126B2 to keep them lubricated. Nylon bushings,…

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Answer 8

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.

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Answer 9

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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