Correct Length of Trailer Suspension Shackle Link  

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…

The typical spring deflection for leaf springs on a trailer is up to 1-1/2 inches when at capacity. The recommended clearance with leaf spring suspension on an unloaded trailer is between 2 - 2-1/2 inches. It sounds like you have a little more than…

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.

Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a 3-1/8…

The Erickson Horizontal E-Track, part #E19148 has 1/4 inch diameter mounting holes spaced 2 inches apart. The screws you use should be at least long enough to go 3/4 inch into the wood you are mounting the track to. The more screws you use the more…

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…

Andy, while I do like your Axle #e95SR and U-Bolt Kit #CE23002 selection of which you will need 2 of each I do have another recommendation for the suspension kit. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT3 you found has longer equalizers designed for a…

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer (if possible); replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to…

Leaf spring hangers come in different heights to provide more or less clearance between the trailer body and the suspension. Manufacturers determine the best spacing for the axles and sizes of the hangers, leaf springs, equalizers, and shackle straps…

The Shackle Links, #115052, are 3/16 inches thick. They are also 1-1/4 inches wide; 2-5/8 inches from the center of one hole to the center of the other hole, with a bolt hole diameter of 9/16 inches.

Hey Calvin, For a suspension upgrade kit on your Arctic Wolf 5th wheel trailer what you need to do is measure the length of your shackle straps from center to center to get the right length. Based on those lengths you will need either of the…