CE Smith Shackle Strap - Galvanized Steel - 2-3/4" Hole-to-Hole Length

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• Best Option For 20-1/2 Inch Double Eye Leaf Springs For Boat Trailer
  We do have leaf springs that will work for you. Since leaf springs elongate over time you actually want ones that are a bit shorter than what you have now, and for your boat trailer we have dacromet leaf springs that measure 20-3/8 inches, which is perfect for your application: - 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 20-3/8" Long - Dacromet # e53SR The # e53SR has a dacromet finish with a 700 hour salt spray rating which is precisely what you are looking for. These springs...
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• Difference Between Galvanized Steel and Steel 2-3/4 Inch Shackle Strap
  The galvanized steel shackle strap # CE14103G is best suited for marine applications like boat trailers, due to the rust inhibiting properties provided by the galvanized coating. The plain steel shackle strap is better suited for non-marine usage. It could be used in a marine application, but it would be more susceptible to corrosion.
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• Shackle, Bushing, and Wet Bolt for Shackle Length of 2-3/4 inches
  We have shackle straps that are 2-3/4 inches in length like the part # CE14103G but this isn't one of the heavy duty kits. For a bronze bushing you'd want the part # D014-077-00. Then for a wet bolt you could use the part # 126B2.
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• Solution for Trailer Axle that Continues to Pop Up
  To prevent your trailer's rear axle from continuing to pop up, a great place to start is by replacing the shackle links on your trailer. When the shackle links become worn and the holes elongate and stretch, the equalizer can move and cause the axle to "pop". When this happens while driving, typically it takes another jostle to the suspension to bring the axle back to the correct position. Shackle straps come in a variety of different lengths. One common length is 2-3/4 inches, such as...
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• Replacement 6-1/4 Long Equalizers and 2-3/4 Shack Straps For Dutchmen Classic Travel Trailer
  The only equalizer we have available that measures 6-1/4" center to center is part # TREQ458 which a curved equalizer that is 2" tall. If your equalizer is taller you can use Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 6-1/8" Long - 9/16" Center Hole part # TREQ356 that measures 6-1/8" bolt hole to bolt hole and 2-1/2" tall. I recommend CE Smith Shackle Strap - Galvanized Steel - 2-3/4" Hole-to-Hole Length part # CE14103G. To get you the correct replacement axle, I would need...
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• Replacement Hangers, Equalizers, Shackle Straps and Hardware For a Trailer with 5-5/8" Equalizer
  You will need the following parts as we do not have everything you need in one kit. Front/Rear Hanger # 115918 Qty 4 Center Hanger # 28-5 Qty 2 Curved Equalizer # TREQ104 Qty 2 Shackle Strap # CE14103G Qty 8 Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut # TRFA73Z916DLNZ Qty 14 You can swap the hardware for the Wet Equalizer Bolt # 126B2 if you wish to have a greased set of bolts that allow the suspension to move more freely. You will need to replace the nylon bushings in your springs and equalizer...
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• Locating Replacement Shackle Links for Keystone 5th Wheel Trailer Suspension
  In order to determine the correct replacement shackle links for your Keystone 5th Wheel Trailer, you will want to measure both the length and hole diameter on your existing parts. Unfortunately, trailer manufacturers do not typically keep record of smaller parts like suspension components that were installed at the factory. Finding a replacement that matches the dimensions on your current shackle is the best and most accurate method. I have attached a link that will take you to our available...
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• Tandem Trailer Leaf Spring Replacement
  Given what you've described I'd say your trailer is ready. You can definitely replace the 5 leaf spring with a 4 leaf solution as long as the capacity and the length is correct. That said we have 5 leaf options available too. When measuring your leaf springs you will want to measure from the center of one eye to the center of the other eye. Assuming that measurements is 25-1/4" the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long # e34SR would be a fine option. Included...
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