Does the Axle Need to Be Supported When Replacing U-Bolts on a Trailer Axle
Question:
Have a PJ Lo Boy, three axle trailer, with 7k axles, with leaf springs. if I were to replace the U bolts on the axles, do I replace one at a time, or do the springs need to be clamped, before removing the u bolt? Or what is the best way to replace? Thanks
asked by: Bill F
Expert Reply:
If your axles are above your leaf springs then you can just remove the old u-bolts and then install the new ones. Check out the video I attached that shows this being done.
If your axles are below your leaf springs I would recommend you use a jack to support the axle so that it stays in the spring seat so you can remove the old u-bolts and reinstall the new 3 inch Round Trailer U-Bolts Qty 2 # SP01-060 onto your axles.
When tightening the u-bolt nuts you will want to use a criss-cross pattern similar to tightening lug nuts on a wheel. The goal will be to tighten down the u-bolts until the spring seats starts to flex slightly, and then to also have the same amount of threads showing on each u-bolt.
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3" Round Trailer U-Bolts (Qty 2)
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- U-Bolts
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 5200 lbs - 7000 lbs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 7 Inch Long
- Dexter
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