Troubleshooting Trailer Leaf Spring Wet Bolt that Won't Accept Grease

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I have a 2005 Cam Superline low mile. Tandem Axle. The zerk nipple on the balance arm connecting springs will not take grease despite new nipple and endless pounding with zerk blaster. Can send pics. I believe this is all Dexter. Tried removing main balancer bolt to clean it out, but it just spins and nothing on other side is turning. Help!

asked by: Steve G

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Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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.

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 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

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 12

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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