Should Bolts of AP233 Suspension Kit be Greased

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Hello if I order the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4inch Wide Double Eye Springs - 2-1/4inch Links Item # AP233 Do I need to grease the bolts before installing them? if yes, with what fat? thank you

asked by: Pierre

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Expert Reply:

Yes, it is a good idea to go ahead and add grease when installing the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs - 2-1/4" Links # AP233.

You don't want to use fat though, just go ahead and use the LubriMatic Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease # L11316.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

We offer a range of grease seals in various sizes. These can be seen on the link provided. You can select parts based on the seal inner and outer diameters or you can use the bearing number from your trailer to search for a grease seal. I have…

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Answer 2

The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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Answer 3

A lot of it depends on the length of the springs and equalizers that are used. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and 29-1/2"…

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Answer 4

In regards to trailer suspension kits like the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers part #AP233, the shackle bolt heads are indeed seating into the hangers via the knurling on the bolt. If you hold a wrench on the bolt head and tighten the nut,…

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Answer 5

Suspension bolts are not designed to be torqued down tightly as this prevents the suspension from being able to move like it needs to be able to do. So the included solution with the kit part #AP233 is the lock nuts of the kit. The nuts have nylock…

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Answer 6

I can understand why this might be confusing, and the Dexter EZ Flex #K71-652-00 will work with axles that have capacities up to 6000-lbs, so you would be under that capacity with your 3500-lbs axles. With that said, there will be some additional…

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Answer 7

Based on your description of a 5-3/4 inch long equalizer that is very short, it is highly likely you have the Curved Equalizer #TREQ104. This is the same length, and measures 2 inches tall from bottom bolt hole to center bolt hole. The Road Armor are…

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Answer 8

Best option for a cushioned equalizer kit to replace a equalizer part #TREQ104 would be the EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 which matches closely to the dimensions you have, does an excellent job cushioning the trailer suspension and comes with wet bolts…

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Answer 9

We do have the correct replacement bushing and wet bolt for your E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle #K71-652-00, which I'll list out for you to make it easy to click and order: - Bronze Bushing #D014-077-00 (Quantity of…

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Answer 10

For 3500 pound axles with 24 inch springs the #e59SR is what you need. Springs stretch as they wear out so it's very normal for your measurement to be longer than the new springs. Also, the Tandem Axle Equalizer Kit #AP233 is also great for you.…

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Answer 11

Yes, the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System part #K71-652-00 will be a direct upgrade for the EQ104 Equalizer. The part I really like about the E-Z Flex is that in addition to the cushioned equalizer upgrade which will help smooth out the…

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Answer 12

We don't have an exact kit with the components needed but we do have the parts individually like with the part #TRSL225 for the shackles and then for the bolts #166081 which includes the nuts as well. You'd need 8 bolts and then 14 shackles.

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