Switching From Wet Bolts to Standard Shackle Bolts

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We own a 2022 VanLeigh Vilano. I have shackle bolts with zerks. I would like to change them to regular bolts. Do have something that would work for me?

asked by: Charles C

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I'm not really sure why you would want to switch from wet bolts to standard shackle bolts as they will prolong the life of the bushing but we do have what you need, the Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut part # TRFA73Z916DLNZ which is 9/16" diameter x 3" wide. If you are switching to standard shackle bolts, I recommend bronze bushings like the Dexter Bronze Bushings part # K71-291-00.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit part #RM-2460-2580 will indeed work on 7,000 lb axles. The leaf springs would just be slightly overrated for what you need but there will be no problems with compatibility. It does require that…

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Answer 2

Yes there is! You can get exactly that - a Roadmaster Comfort Ride system with shocks for your 8,000 lb axles that are 3 inches in diameter. What you need is the following: - Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K,…

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Answer 3

You can get the longer U-bolts here; I checked with Roadmaster, and the 2630 are simply 7 inch long U-bolts, so you can use the following: - 3" Round Trailer U-Bolts (Qty 2) #SP01-060 These are 7 inches long so they are the same, and for a…

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Since both the 7k Roadmaster Comfort Ride system #RM-2460-2570 and the 8k version part #RM-2460-2580 are designed for 3 inch axles you can use either and in your case the 8k version would be perfectly compatible and give you a little more suspension…

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Answer 5

The Roadmaster Comfort Ride you'd want for your 2020 Arctic Fox 29-5T is the #RM-2460-2580 which is properly rated for your trailer, fits your 3 inch axles, is height adjustable so it can match the height you currently have, and will get rid of…

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Answer 6

I believe you are referring to the wear pad where the leaf springs make contact on the #RM-2460-2560. You can use an all purpose grease here at the point of contact. Assuming that is where the sound is coming from this should eliminate the squeaking.…

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Yes, you can use the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit 8K part #RM-2460-2580 with 7,000 lb axles.

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Answer 8

I would be happy to help you with a new suspension system for your 2022 Jayco Northpoint 310RLTS. It looks like your 5th wheel has a 15,000 lbs maximum capacity so that eliminates the Timbren Silent Ride because those systems top out at 14,000 lbs. I…

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Answer 9

You would be an awesome candidate for the Roadmaster Comfort Ride System for 8k axles part #RM-2460-2580. This would do a great job providing additional suspension support but what you'll really like is the shocks of system which will make the…

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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

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 12

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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