Recommended Shackle Bolt For Escort Trailer

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I have noticed that all shackle bolts are 9/16inch X 3inch long. Is there a 9/16inch bolt X 3.5inch or 9/16 X 4inch long? My old trailer has built-in hangers that are welded to the main 3X5beam. They are 2.5inch wide *outside dimension which leaves only 1/2inch to add washers and the nut. It appears that a minimum length for my old escort trailer would be 3.5inch Have you run into this before? I tried to see if 5/8would work but the tolerances seem to tight to get the 5/8inch into the 9/16inch X 1.75inch bushing in the spring ends.. 1990 or earlier bought used Escort Trailer.

asked by: Dan W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The shackle bolt we offer that measures 3-1/2 inches is part # 166079.

This is a 9/16 inch diameter bolt and includes the locknut. We do not offer a shackle bolt that measures 9/16 inch x 4 inches.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Wheel width can only be measured with the tire off of the wheel. You will measure from bead seat to bead seat. That will be from the inside of the inner wheel flange to the inside of the outer wheel flange, not from edge to edge of the wheel. I have…

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Answer 2

Since you've got an aluminum frame trailer, I understand why you're looking for a bolt on solution. The only available bolt on hangers we have available would be the #CE14017G and #CE14016G but they are designed for slipper springs and not…

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Answer 3

The U-bolt you're looking for is the #DX62FR, which is the replacement for the U-bolts in the Dexter Over-Under conversion kit. These U-bolts are 1/2" thick and 5-1/8" long. You could also just use the 2-3/8" Round Trailer U-Bolts…

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Answer 4

For the Triangular Equalizer #TREQ310, you do not need to replace it when using the shackle kit you mentioned: - MORryde Shackle Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers With 2-1/4" Shackles #MR46ZR That cracking and popping you are referring to is…

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Answer 5

The spring eye-bolt part #166081 is 1/2 inch shorter than the part #166079 at 3 inches and would work well with the slipper spring part #SP-040275 that you referenced.

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Answer 6

It looks like you've got a pretty good grasp on all of this and thank you for the detailed information; it looks like most of the parts you've mentioned will work for you. For the leaf springs, the 26" long #e27SR will be the best option…

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Answer 7

I don't have any information as to what leaf springs are on any one particular trailer such as a 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 29BHS but if they are double eye leaf springs which are the most common then we should have a Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit…

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Answer 8

In general shackle bolts turning from use over time does not considerably wear out components. As long as the bolts are greased normally the movement from standard use would not cause them to wear out. The tension of the bolt and nut is loose enough…

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Answer 9

The Shackle Strap - 2" Long #TRSL200 that you referenced is sold individually so if you needed a quantity of 8 you'd need to order 8.

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Answer 10

We have the #166079 which is a 9/16 inch diameter shackle bolt like you need that measures 3-1/2 inches in length.

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Answer 11

We do have a couple of bolt-on spring hangers #CE14017G and #CE14016G but they are designed for slipper springs and not double-eye springs like #e77SR. Its not likely that professional welder would charge that much. You might be able to find one…

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Answer 12

I believe the hubs are for 2,000 or 2,200 pound agricultural axles which is why the springs look so different. These hubs are designed for very low speed applications (5 to 10 miles per hour according to HADCO) so if you plan on going faster than…

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