If your boat trailer is making a continuous popping noise that seems to be coming from the suspension then it really could be anything involved in your suspension.
The best way to find out what is the culprit is to simply do an inspection of your trailer suspension. Parts could be binding or they could be old or worn and in need of replacement. If everything seems to be in good working order it may be worth jacking your trailer up and taking the suspension apart so that you can check... view full answer...
If you think the cause for the noise on your 2015 Jayco Whitehawk 24RBS tandem-axle travel trailer is from the normal travel of the suspension components (leaf springs, equalizers and shackle straps), you might switch over to wet bolts. The squeaking noises from trailer suspension can be reduced by replacing standard shackle bolts with wet bolts.
Wet bolts like # TRFA71063 and # 126B2 have a grease zerk fitting that allows you to maintain a layer of grease between the surfaces of those... view full answer...
What most likely occurred when you were driving on the bumpy road with no weight on your utility trailer is the trailer bounced enough to upset the suspension and after it landed it caused the shackle to flip. This tends to happen a lot with trailers that carry a large amount of weight as their suspension is very ridged and the trailer bounces more than absorbs shock when it is empty.
Since you just recently changed out all your nylon bushings your suspension is more prone to articulate... view full answer...
The suspension in general on your trailer looks very worn. I would replace as much as I could on it to get it back to good working order. The problem with the equalizer cocked to one side like that can happen sometimes. It usually fixes itself when a load is put on the trailer.
What I recommend though is to jack up the trailer and use a pry bar to get the leaf spring end up above the equalizer so the equalizer is straight and then let the trailer back down.
Regarding the tires being closer... view full answer...
I do have one recommendation as there is no suspension enhancement for your 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. With the issues you are having it sounds like your Suburban doesn't have the weight distribution set up correctly for your Suburban. I have seen similar issues on vehicles that have air suspension systems. If your Suburban has the Four Corner Air Suspension System there is a particular way you need to set up the weight distribution.
1. Adjust the vehicle air suspension to "Normal Ground... view full answer...
At just 1 inch of clearance it isn't nearly enough for your trailer. You really need about 4 inches or more to allow for the full travel of the suspension. There are a few reasons I can think of on why this would happen.
First, it is possible that the tire size on the trailer is larger than what is required for that trailer. I would check the literature for the trailer or the sticker or plate that has the gross trailer weight information on it to determine if the tire size on it now is... view full answer...
It sounds like you definitely need to make a change in the trailer suspension. Longer hangers may help but, if the springs are worn out, changing the hangers would not fix the real issue.
Installing longer shackle straps would make the issue worse. Shorter shackle straps would not allow the suspension to work properly either. Check the shackle straps for wear, these are commonly the most worn parts on a trailer suspension, followed closely by the springs. If the holes in the shackle straps... view full answer...
On a tandem or a triple axle trailer, if the front and rear tires or middle and rear tires make contact with each other then some part of the suspension, which could include the mounts that attach the axle to the suspension, could be broken or worn so much that it allows a lot of movement. You will want to inspect the suspension components for anything broken or signs of severe wear. Usually the wear you will see is egg-shaped holes instead of round holes where the springs hang.
If the... view full answer...
It is normal for the rubber to push out of your MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers # MR27ZR the way it is. The main issue I see is your Shackle Strap # TRSL313 is wearing out. I can see a bit of the hole on the top left strap which means the holes in the strap are being elongated. I recommend replacing these immediately with one of the following kits.
MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" # MR46ZR
MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers... view full answer...
One of the most common causes for shackle straps to break is over-tightening of the shackle bolts. If the shackle bolts are too tight, the shackle straps are not able to move with the suspension. This causes binding and it can bend or even brake the shackle straps, bolts and hangers.
The sliding that you are experiencing on the rear axle is common for tandem and triple axle trailers and it is usually called scrubbing. The rear axle scrubs because trailer axles are not steering axles,... view full answer...
It is possible that the trailer is heavier on the one side causing the suspension components to wear unevenly. I recommend inspecting the suspension and look for signs of excessive wear such as egg-shaped holes, flat springs, broken parts, and anything out of the ordinary.
When replacing suspension parts you should do both sides of the trailer at the same time so that they wear more evenly.
Something that will help the suspension to last longer is to install some helper springs. We have... view full answer...
When you have cupping wear on a tire it is from the tire bouncing on the road. You will want to check the air pressure in the tire and make sure you are running the maximum air pressure that is indicated on the tire. Then, I would recommend to have the tires and wheels balanced. Another thing to check is the suspension parts on the trailer. When suspension parts begin to wear and get loose it can cause the tire to hop when being towed and cause the cupping pattern. view full answer...
When you have cupping wear on a tire it is from the tire bouncing on the road. You will want to check the air pressure in the tire and make sure you are running the maximum air pressure that is indicated on the tire.
Then, I would recommend to have the tires and wheels balanced. Another thing to check is the suspension parts on the trailer. When suspension parts begin to wear and get loose it can cause the tire to hop when being towed and cause the cupping pattern. view full answer...
Since your trailer has been over its weight capacity most likely the problems you are experiencing with your tires are directly related to this. I would recommend getting the weight of the trailer under the capacity and then check the suspension components to make sure there is no damage.
A problem that arises from an overloaded trailer with a suspension issue is the uneven wearing of the tires on the outside. Because of the overload, your suspension components may be excessively worn... view full answer...
When you are calculating the 40/60 split of weight on a trailer you are going to want to consider the entire length of the trailer. There could be a lot of reasons for trailer sway but your best defense against it is proper loading of the trailer. Heavier items should be at the bottom and the load should be even side to side.
If the tongue weight is too low or too high, that could also cause sway. Typically, the tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight when... view full answer...
Its difficult to say what the issue is with your installation of trailer leaf springs with Redline U-Bolt Plate # 115983. If old and new parts are mixed there can be fit issues since old, worn parts may not have the same exact dimensions as they did when new. Leaf springs do stretch and elongate after years in service. A worn spring that measures, for example, 27-inches long from eye to eye may not have been a 27-inch spring when installed initially.
I suggest you submit a photo and more... view full answer...
There are a few things I would recommend checking before you start swapping parts.
First will be to check the weight distribution with the boat on the trailer. Typically when the rear is hitting the frame like you have the weight may be to much on the rear of the trailer and the boat should be moved forward or gear on the boat moved to better evenly distribute the weight across the entire trailer.
Second I would ensure that the boat trailer is pulling level when connected to the tow... view full answer...
There could be a few things that are causing your trailer tires to wear on the inside.
It could be that at one time the trailer was overloaded and the axle has been slightly bent down.
Another possibility is that the another part of the suspension is worn out. You will want to check over the suspension components, and make sure that none of the bolts have made oval holes where they are connected. This could indicate that these parts will need to be replaced and are worn.
You will also... view full answer...
I spoke with one of my contacts who is a trailer expert. The first thing he said was that the load banging noise you are hearing is definitely not normal. Based on the your description he believes that something is loose or broken within the suspension system like a spring hanger, a spring, or an equalizer. It could be that the spring has come off the seat somehow.
With the trailer parked, the problem may not be obvious. You will have to get to the suspension components for a closer look... view full answer...
The usual minimum recommended clearance between the top of a trailer tire and the fender above it is 3 to 4 inches. Normal trailer suspension travel requires this much clearance. It is surprising that original OEM wheels and tires would provide for only 2-inches of clearance. By chance, were the fenders changed out? You could have worn sagging springs that can no longer suspend the trailer deck at the correct height. If the original springs are still on this trailer they could certainly... view full answer...
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