How to Determine Correct Replacement Wet Bolts and Shackle Straps for Trailer

Updated 12/16/2020 | Published 12/12/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs

(1167)

$224.10

Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long

(564)

$6.55

Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long

(780)

$10.50

Question:

I have a keystone premier 30 RIPR travel trailer and I need direction on which shackles I need and wet bolts if I choose to an upgrade from the standard from the factory If I can know what brands you carry and what is adaptable to my trailer that would be great Thanks

asked by: Jim C

Expert Reply:

While we can help you determine the correct parts, we don't have a way of knowing exactly what type or length of shackle straps or bolts are on a trailer so you'll need to do a bit of measuring just to verify what you need. Trailer parts are universal so there isn't any specifically adaptable to your trailer, which is why you'll need to measure, and we carry hundreds and hundreds of brands, but most notably those like Dexter and Lippert.

It sounds like you are only looking for replacement upgrades as you didn't mention any type of upgrade kit such as the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # K71-359-00, so let's start with the shackle straps. To get the right ones you'll need to measure yours from center-to-center of the holes where the bolts are.

For example, if you measured that and got 2-5/8" you would need Replacement Shackle Strap # 115052. I have added a link below to our entire selection of shackle straps for you to check out.

The wet bolts are the same thing as you would only need to measure the entire length of your current bolts, including the bolt head. So for example if you measured and got 3-5/16" you will need the Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs # 126B2.

I have added a link below to our entire selection of bolts for you to check out as well.