CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles - 4-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc

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• Determining The Correct Replacement Leaf Springs For Tandem Axle Trailer W/ Square Axles
  I would be happy to help you find the correct replacement suspension components for your trailer, but you will need to take a few measurements first. Starting with the leaf springs, you will need to make sure that the tires on the side of the trailer you are working on is off the ground with the trailer supported by the frame as the leaf springs will stretch when the tires are on the ground and weight is applied. If your 26-1/2" measurement was with the tires off the ground the closest...
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• How To Flip Square Trailer Axle For Ground Clearance
  It is possible to mount the springs on top of the axle which is called "flipping the axle". To accomplish this we normally recommend an over-under conversion however there is not one with square u-bolts available for your square axle. Instead I recommend to use CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles - 4-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc part # CE23103 which is galvanized for boat trailers. The U-bolts measure Inner width of 2-1/8" with a length of 4-1/2" and diameter of 1/2"....
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• Replacing Old Slipper Springs and U-Bolts
  Though the leaf springs are rusty, they do not seem to look pitted, so they should still be fine. It wouldn't hurt to clean them off with WD-40 or a rust remover to make sure they don't get worse. If you did want to replace them though, you could go with something like the Universal Group # SP-040275. As I couldn't tell 100% how wide the leaf spring is, this is a 1 3/4 wide one. It is also much longer with the overall length of 30 inches, so the rear hanger would most likely need to be...
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• Needing U-Bolts to Fit Around 2x3 Trailer Frame Member
  Given the dimensions you provided, I believe that a u-bolt kit such as # CE23103 that's typically used to mount a 2 inch square trailer axle to the leaf spring pack would be your best bet. The kit includes two assemblies, each of which includes two 4-1/2 inch long 1/2 inch U-bolts with a 2-1/8 inch inside span, two bolt plates and the necessary nuts and lock washers. I've linked to a product description video for the U-bolt kit I recommended.
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• Replacement Leaf Spring and Hanger Kit for Boat Trailer that Weighs 3,995 lbs
  The best option is going to be a 4,500 lb leaf spring part # e27SR which is a double eye spring that is 26 inches long. For a single axle hanger kit to use with this since you'll need new hangers you'll want the part # APS4. You might be able to use your current u-bolt kit but if you need a u-bolt kit and you have 2 inch square axles you can then also use the part # CE23103. If you have a different size axle let me know.
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• Replacement Suspension for Tandem Square Axle Venture Boat Trailer
  I reached out to the manufacturer but they are not currently able to look up VIN numbers for part assistance. I was able to find on their website that the square tube axles are either 2000 lbs capacity each or the more common 3,500 lbs capacity each. Most of their trailers utilize the 3,500 lb axles and I believe that is the case for all their tandem axle trailers. For your trailer you can use the following: -Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-3/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear...
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• Replacement Slipper Springs for a 2,100 lb Trailer
  The most important factor in picking out a new leaf spring for a trailer is to match the capacity needed. Going with a 3,500 lb spring for a 2,100 lb trailer is going to give you a very harsh ride. For a spring similar to the # WIG4 that is better rated for your trailer we have the # SP-039275 which is for a 3,000 lb axle or part # e29SR for a 2,000 lb axle. If you need all 2,100 lbs of your trailer's capacity you would have to go with the # SP-039275. If you have a 2 inch square axle...
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• Does 3,500 lb Leaf Spring Need to Have Same Number of Leaves as Original
  Yes, you can replace your 3,500 lb 7-leaf springs with leaf springs that have 3 or 4 leaves because the weight rating is the same. The number of leaves isn't a determining factor; for example, there are 4-leaf springs for both 2k and 6k axles. So you simply need springs with the correct rating for your axle, as well as the right length. For that, you'll want to measure the length from center-to-center of the spring eyes, taking into account you current leaf springs will have elongated...
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• Replacement Leaf Springs and Hardware for 2008 Venture Boat Trailer
  To find replacement leaf springs you will need to know your axle capacity along with the length of your current leaf springs. If you don't already know the axle capacity I would try checking the axle tag to see if it is listed. If not, you can call Venture with the VIN and they should be able to tell you. Once you have the capacity go ahead and measure the length of your leaf springs. This is the spring eye to spring eye measurement. I have attached an article below which has a video...
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• Availability of 7/16 Nuts to Fit Redline Replacment U-Bolt UBZC716X212X400
  The reason why you couldn't find the matching 7/16"-14 nuts to go with the Replacement U-Bolt for 2" Wide, Square Axles - 7/16" Diameter # UBZC716X212X400 is because we do not carry them. We carry U-Bolt kits that include the matching nuts and washers, like part # CE15251A, which are the same grade (GR 5) and share the same dimensions (4" long x 2-1/8" wide x 7/16" diameter). Or, part # CE23103, which includes the more common 4-1/2" long x 1/2" diameter U-bolts for 2" square axles, hardware...
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• Recommended 30 Inch Slipper Springs and 2 Inch Square Axle Mounting Kit
  For your 2,000 lb square axle, I recommend the 3-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Flat End for 2,900-lb Trailer Axles - 30" Long # SP-039275 which is a little stronger than your axle but won't increase your capacity of 2,000 lbs. This is a 30 inch long slipper spring with a 1.75 inch width as you stated. I recommend using the Spring-Eye Bolt with Locknut for Slipper Springs - 3-1/2" Long # 166079 with each spring. For your square axle mounting, I recommend the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting...
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• Is There Way to Do Over Under Kit with 2 inch Square Axle on Trailer
  We have 2 inch square U-bolt kits like part # CE23103 which you could use, but we don't have spring seats for this axle size. So you would have to remove the spring seats on your axle and weld them on the other side and you'd be have an over-under kit that fits your axle. You might have to drill spring seats in the axle.
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• Hanger Kit Recommendation for Slipper Leaf Spring # e33SR
  Sounds like what you are in need of is a single axle hanger kit for the leaf spring part # e33SR that you mentioned. For that you'd only need the # APS3SE and you'd be set. This gives you the hangers for the front and rear for the spring as well as the correct nut and bolt to hold it all. For a u-bolt kit you'd then want the part # CE23103 for the axles.
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• Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendation for 2009 Venture VAB-3025 Boat Trailer
  According to my research you should need 25-1/8" long springs rated for a 3,500 lb axle which means you'll need the following parts: - 3.5K Leaf Spring # e54SR OR Upgrade to part # e68SR - U-Bolt Kit # CE23002 for Round Axle OR # CE23103 for Square Axle - Heavy Duty Suspension Kit # K71-403-00 You'll want to verify the length of your current leaf springs by lifting your axle off the ground by the frame and measuring from center eye to center eye. If you measure something different...
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• Replacement Leaf Springs for Harbor Freight Folding Trailer
  The best option we have for you is the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # e84SR with the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit part # APS4. This option will replace the leaf springs and leaf spring hanger brackets which is needed because the new double eye leaf springs are 1-3/4" wide and the old slipper springs are 2" wide not to mention the length discrepancy and leaf spring hanger bracket height. The CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting part # CE23102 or part # CE23103 can then be used to complete...
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• Can 2" Square Axle on Cattle Trailer Be Flipped
  We don't have a full kit, but you can use the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit # CE23103. You will also need to cut off your spring seats and weld on the old ones or new ones to the top assuming your axle uses them. Spring seats for a 2" square axle are not something that we carry. Alternatively, you may need to drill a hole if that is what you have now instead of spring seats. It all depends on your current setup since it varies on square axles. Adding taller hangers like the # E4139 you looked at...
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• Replacement U-Bolt Kit, Leaf Springs, Bolts and Shackles for 68 Aristocrat Lo Liner Trailer
  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 install them. Once you have your axle measurements we do have some kits you could use. If it is a 2" square axle the # CE23103 or for a 1-1/2" square axle the # CE23102. If it is 1-3/4" you will need the # 175130 along with the # 116308. Since you...
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• Availability of 3 x 4 Inch Axle U-bolts
  Are you speaking of an axle U-bolt that joins the leaf springs to the axle? Is the width you mention the overall width of the U-bolt, or the inside width? We do offer a U-bolt kit similar to the # CE23102 kit you'd looked at. The # CE23103 includes 1/2 inch diameter U-bolts that are 4-1/2 inches long that have an inside span of 2-1/8 inches and an outside width of 3-1/8 inches as shown in the provided photo. CE Smith doesn't offer the U-bolts as a separate item, they're only available...
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• Replacement Leaf Springs and U-Bolt Kit for a 2005 Fabrique Dual Axle Boat Trailer
  It sounds like you're needing the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles # e48SR along with the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles # CE23103. The leaf spring measures 26" long center eye to center eye and has a Dacromet finish which is more resistant to corrosion than the classic black powder coat finish, especially when it comes to water. Just be sure that your axles aren't rated for higher than 4,000 lbs and that your axle isn't more than 2" square...
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• Can Over Under Kit Fit 2 inch Square Axle on Trailer
  We have 2 inch square U-bolt kits like part # CE23103 which you could use, but we don't have spring seats for this axle size. So you would have to remove the spring seats on your axle and weld them on the other side and you'd be have an over-under kit that fits your axle. You might have to drill spring seats in the axle.
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• 2 inch Square Axle U-Bolt Kit Recommendation for a Boat Trailer
  The CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles # CE23103 that you referenced would work well for you as they are designed specifically for 2 inch square trailer axles like what you have. The weight of your trailer and boat would not be an issue at all.
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• Can Nylon Lock Nuts Be Used On CE Smith U-Bolt Kit CE23103?
  While you could physically replace the lock washer and nut included with the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit # CE23103 with nylon lock nuts, I do not recommend doing so. Nylon nuts deteriorate overtime and can back off where the lock washer and nut included will stay tight, and are also what these U-bolts were tested and designed for. I included a video of the # CE23103 for you to take a look at.
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• Recommended Axle Mounting Hardware for Square Axle
  It sounds like the axles were attached with 2 inch U-bolts that are 1/2 inch diameter which are a standard size so it sounds like the axles are compatible with a standard U-bolt kit like the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles - 4-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc # CE23103. If this is the case, that is my recommendation. This will work well with 1-3/4 inch wide leaf springs. If I misunderstood and the 2 inch U-bolts were bent out to fit a 2-1/2 inch wide square axle, then...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring Assembly for a Single Axle Cargo Trailer
  Thank you for the photos! They really helped. For your double eye leaf springs, the 4-leaf 25-1/8" Long, part # e54SR, that you referenced are in fact the right ones for you. The reason they are slightly shorter than your current ones is because they tend to stretch a little over time. Also, remember that you will need two. From your photo, it looks like you might have trouble with the existing hardware when removing the old springs and installing the new ones due to rust. If you end...
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