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The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install…
view full answer...If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…
view full answer...Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…
view full answer...On a single axle trailer you will want to have a hanger spacing of around 22-3/4 inches when using the 23-1/8 inch long Double-Eye Spring #e59SR. This will allow that rear shackle to correctly lean away from the axle for proper suspension travel.
view full answer...On single axle trailers typically you put the hanger spacing right at 1/4 of an inch shorter than the leaf spring length from eye to eye center. So if you were using the leaf spring part #e54SR that you referenced which measures 25-1/8 inches long…
view full answer...The length of wire desired depends on your vehicle connection and your personal preference. You want enough slack for turning, but not so much for dragging as you mentioned. A little extra slack isn't a problem and not enough could lead to stress…
view full answer...That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…
view full answer...Generally speaking, the lube plate will need to cover the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. There are some pin boxes out there that will recommend a specific lube plate but most of the times this classification will be from the 5th wheel hitch…
view full answer...90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher.
view full answer...I've checked with Lippert in the past and for their hydraulic leveling systems they recommend Dexron III or Mercon 5 automatic transmission fluid.
view full answer...Lippert does not recommend using ATF Type F Fluid as it is not compatible with Lippert hydraulic system #LC251910 seals because they will not work properly. The following automatic transmission fluid (ATF) recommendations for use in Lippert…
view full answer...The Repair Kit Fulton Wedge-Latch Cast Head Coupler, #F670801, is designed to fit the coupler #BD44125W0317 which does take a 2-5/16 inch ball.
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