Replacement Wet Bolt for Trailer Leaf Spring and Shackles

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Question:

What bolt do I need where the spring bolts to the shackle and where the bolt connects to the equalizer? I guess what grade do I need? This is on a 3500lb axles on a dump trailer.

asked by: John

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Expert Reply:

Sounds like you are in need of a leaf spring/shackle bolt with part # 126B2. This is a wet bolt which means it has a grease fitting that you can use to grease the bushings.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi Tony; the #BK2-100 and #TMK52VR come with the same size bearings and grease seal. The main difference is the Timken name. This is usually associated with a higher quality bearings that are made in the USA which also accounts for the higher cost.

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Answer 2

I would be happy to help you find the correct wet bolt kit, but unfortunately that is not something that can be determined by the serial number of the axle. Instead you will need to measure one of your current bolts. Typically these bolts are…

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Answer 3

In order to install the Step Wet Bolt part #34007-187-00 you'll want to take a small socket that sits on top of the bolt head while also clearing the zerk fitting. Then, you can take a hammer and hit the socket to seat the step bolt inside the…

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Answer 4

First you would want to jack up the trailer frame and then use jack stands to support it so that you can lower the jack and the wheels will be off of the ground. Next you will want to slide the jack under the first axle so that you can raise it up to…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you, but the Dexter #K71-359-00 is not going to be a fit since the equalizer is only 5-3/4" wide. You could use the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs - 3-1/8" Links #e99ZR,…

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Answer 6

When replacing equalizer bolts and shackle bolts you will not use a specific torque rating for tightening the bolts. The first thing you should make sure of is that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at least 2…

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Answer 7

Sometimes zerk fittings just freeze up. Since you replaced it already my guess is the problem is in the bolt itself. You might replace the bolt with a new one like part #126B2 or grease the bolt manually.

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Answer 8

If you have a Wet Bolt like #126B2 and you are only seeing grease come out near the zerk fitting when lubricating it then most likely there's some old grease that's clogging things up and it needs to be cleaned out. Your best option right now…

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Answer 9

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 10

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 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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