Using Wet or Dry Shackle Bolts in Rear Leaf Spring Hanger of Single Axle Trailer

Updated 08/25/2014 | Published 08/23/2014

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Rear Hanger with Bushing for Single Axle Trailer Suspensions with 1-3/4" Double Eye Springs

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$18.04

Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long

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Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long

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Question:

Hello, I am planning on ordering these rear hangers for my single-axle trailer. I understand how they should be mounted/welded to the frame. I will be using shackle straps TRSL225 and shackle bolts 166081 for my setup. Is it okay for the dry non-greased/bearingless shackle bolt #166081 to be installed through the hole in this rear hanger? That would leave a metal-on-metal setup and just not sure if Im approaching this correctly... Thank you

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

You can certainly use the 30-20 spring hanger with the # 166081 bolts, or you can use the wet bolts like part # 126B2. The bolt features a grease zerk that would allow you to grease the inside of the bushing. Using the wet bolt would probably make the suspension a bit quieter as well as helping the component to last longer.

expert reply by: Mike L