Replacement Shackle Links For Boat Trailer

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Greetings, I am looking for shackle links or a one pice shackle for my boat trailer. I have 1-3/4inch wide double eye springs with 3-1/8inch center to center shackle links. I need to get tires a little further away from fender brackets. Im wanting to find a shackle that has a 4inch to 4-1/2inch center to center distance. Any suggestions? Thank you

asked by: Adam

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Expert Reply:

The longest shackle straps we offer are part # TRSL350, and those measure 3-1/2 inches hole center to hole center.

For more clearance you may want to install longer hangers. Although these may be a lot more work because you would have to remove the old hangers and then weld new hangers in place, they may give you the length you need to move the wheels away from the fenders. I have attached a link to out product page of the hangers we offer. You can use the menu at the left of the page to filter the hangers we have available by length.

You might also want to see if there is a way to move the fenders higher on the trailer by relocating the brackets.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

It really just depends on what you are looking to get out of the bushings. Bronze bushings, like part #K71-291-00, will last longer but are more noisy and it is recommended to use wet bolts like part #126B2 to keep them lubricated. Nylon bushings,…

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Answer 2

Longer hangers will not prevent the shackles from flipping. If this has always happened or if the springs are new then they are too short. If it happens only when your trailer is empty then not enough weight/tension to keep shackles in place so…

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The Shackle Strap part #TRSL350 comes as a single strap. There should be 2 shackle straps per spring on a single axle trailer. You would need to order 4 of the part #TRSL350 for a single axle.

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Answer 4

The first thing I would check on your trailer is the capacity of the springs. You need to be sure the spring capacity is rated at 1/2 the axle capacity. That way 2 springs equal the capacity of the trailer axle for proper fit. Check the arch of the…

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Answer 5

Installing the U-bolts and plate like that would be fine, but I would recommend putting the plate on the leaf springs and running the U-bolts around the axle instead. The good news is you're replacing them so you can make that change when you…

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Answer 6

The trailer hitches that fit a 2023 Ford Escape will not fit the Plug-In Hybrid version so we'll need to look into some alternative options so you can carry your extra cargo. If you just need to carry some bikes then I recommend getting the…

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Answer 7

The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e86YR is compatible with compatible with all etrailer, Demco, and Blue Ox tow bars so you won't need an adapter to connect to your Aventa II tow bar.

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Answer 8

I really wish we had replacement parts still for the Atwood couplers but since they've been out of business for so long we don't have any way to get the parts you are wanting.

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Answer 9

The shank of the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount, part #BWTS10049B can be used with the Clevis Adapter, part #BWTS35100B you said you have and can also work with the pintle hook that is included with part #BWTS10056. The clevis adapter BWTS35100B…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the information! Based on the information you provided my contact at Dexter was able to confirm that you have a 3500lb axle with a 94.5" hub face to hub face measurement and an 81" spring center to spring center measurement. For…

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