U-Bolt Kit to Use with Leaf Spring for 3,500 lb Axle e54SR

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I am buying these replacement leaf springs but I also need a set of new U bolts. Could you recommend the ones I should buy? etrailer part # e54SR which is 25-1/8 inches long.

asked by: Matt S

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The U-bolt kit you would need to go with the leaf springs part # e54SR would be # SP01-040 since this leaf spring is for a 3,500 lb axle and that capacity axle has 2-3/8 inch diameter.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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We do sell round u-bolts used to secure leaf springs to the axle, the correct ones for you will be based on the size of the axle. The Dexter Trailer Axle part #7359765-I for example has a 3,500 lb weight capacity so it is 2-3/8" diameter and a…

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Answer 2

For 3,500 pound axle U-bolt kits like the Redline #APUBR-1 that use 1/2 inch hex nuts you will want to torque them down somewhere between 45 and 70 foot pounds. I have attached a great article on trailer suspension that includes this info along with…

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The torque of U-bolts for 3,500 lb axles such as the 95" long Dexter Trailer Axle Beam #7359765 or 89" long Dexter Trailer Axle Beam #T3584F-EZ-8974 depends on the diameter of the U-bolts. I have cut out a part of our help article on…

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The amount of space needed is going to vary depending on the spring that you use. If you use the Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System Light-Duty Trailers 1,000 lbs #TTRA1702, those springs are only 2-3/4" tall so you can get away with…

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Answer 5

Congrats on the new truck! There are a couple of options to lift your 2020 Montana High County depending on if your axle's sit above or below the leaf springs. If your axles are already below your leaf springs the only option is the Correct Track…

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The 5 means that the wheel is 5 inches wide from bead to bead (not overall width). The J indicates the design of the wheel bead seat but it is nothing you need to be concerned with as this is the most common shape for all trailer tires. To measure…

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You will be able to keep your wheels and tires by selecting one of our axles from the list below. All have the 95" hub face with the 80" spring center. Two of the axles are Dexter and two are our etrailer brand with a straight axle and…

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The Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel pat #LHSL301 fits what you are looking for. It's 15 by 5 inch, has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern, is silver, and is spoked. For a somewhat similar option we have the part #AM20455 as well. These are both nicer…

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Answer 9

Thanks for all of the info and the research you've already done! Dropping almost 2" from about the point where the king pin connects to the Demco Hijacker 18K #DM69GV or 21K #DM89GV back towards the end of the bed is definitely enough to…

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Answer 10

Your StarCraft trailer would have to be overloaded and/or you would have to hit a pretty severe bump for the leaf springs to deflect beyond what they are designed for. SInce there is a chance this could happen, albeit a small one, having some extra…

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Answer 11

For your 2022 Grand Design 22RBE with dual 3,500 lb overslung dexter axles the correct SumoSpring kit is part #TSS-107-40. Since your trailer is a tandem axle you will need two of these kits. These are made specifically for overslung axles rated…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you have the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles #e54SR which are 25-1/8". This measurement is taken with the leaf spring relaxed from center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole. With them holding the weight of the…

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U-Bolt Kit to Use with Leaf Spring for 3,500 lb Axle e54SR

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