How Is the Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs 166081 Measured

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is the length of the bolt counting the head or just the shaft length? Thanks

asked by: Scott D

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The length of the Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs part # 166081 does not include the bolt head, just the shaft. I have attached a photo below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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How Is the Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs 166081 Measured
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Answer 1

What happens to slipper springs is that over time they elongate and flatten out, particularly if your springs are considerably older. The most important measurement you mentioned was the 26 inches from the center of the spring eye to the end of the…

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Answer 2

For the axle U-bolts, we have two different options: - 3" Round Trailer U-Bolts 9/16" Diameter #SP01-080 - 3" Round Trailer U-Bolts - 1/2" diameter #SP01-060 Since these bolts are so close in diameter, I recommend measuring the…

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Answer 3

For the spring eye you would use the Spring-Eye Bolt with Locknut for Slipper Springs - 3-1/2" Long #166079, but slipper springs don't have the second spring eye, so a bolt is not used on the back end. You can also use a wet bolt like…

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Answer 4

This is an torsion axle on your 2005 Wesco 128. You also think the axles are rated for between 3,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs. Without your specific axle model, I can only speculate which hubs and bearings you need based on the information you provided. For…

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Answer 5

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.

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Answer 6

What you'd want is the replacement suspension bolt part #166079. This is 9/16 inch in diameter like you need and is 3-1/2 inches long too. It comes with matching nut as well.

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Answer 7

There are no U-bolts to attach the slipper part, I recommend replacing your slipper springs with double eye springs. In order to do this you need to know the weight rating of your axle as well as the length from center eye to center eye so you can…

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Answer 8

I do understand your concern with the potential of a slightly longer thread length on the Shackle Bolt #166081 causing the shackle strap to sit right on the threads. The fact is though that the shackle positioned there as opposed to the unthreaded…

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Answer 9

The Spring-Eye Bolt with Locknut for Slipper Springs #166079 is a total of 3-1/2" long. The measurement from the back of the head to the start of the threads is 2-3/4" and the length of the threads are 3/4".

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Answer 10

I can certainly point you in the right direction. I will start by saying that our "rule of thumb" is that we want at least 1" of clearance between the tire and the trailer frame. With the hub face currently at 48", you will want…

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Answer 11

Though I do tend to warn people about the ride getting stiffer when upping the capacity of their leaf springs, you are correct in that you will technically never be fully "unloaded". I do have to mention that this could still happen, but…

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Answer 12

Can you get me the distance between the hangers of the trailer suspension as well as the capacity of the axle on the trailer? With that we can get you the correct size and capacity spring.

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