Replacement Bronze Bushing for the Trailer Leaf Spring PR4

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What is the bushing size on part #SP-218275? I want to change them to bronze bushings

asked by: Junior V

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The bushings in the leaf spring part # e28SR have an inner diameter of 9/16 inch and an outer diameter of 11/16 inch.

For a bronze bushing in this size you would need the part # D014-077-00.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The shackle straps need to be placed on the outside of the rear leaf spring hangers which you can see in the attached photo. Furthermore, the distance between the two mounting plates (inside to inside) on your leaf spring hangers should be…

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Answer 2

Bushings do not always have to be used. Springs typically have bushings or they will use wet bolts depending on which part of the suspension system it is but not always. The bushings limit the wear on the suspension components. There are just…

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Answer 3

For double eye leaf springs, I recommend going with the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #SP210275. This spring is 25-1/8 inches long x 1-3/4 inches wide and designed for 3,500 pound axles. These springs are a common length for 3,500 pound trailers. One…

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Answer 4

If the leaf spring part #e57SR that you referenced matches up dimensionally to what your trailer has and has a capacity that is 400 lbs more than needed it would work just fine. Having a bit extra capacity for the leaf springs would not cause an…

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Answer 5

When choosing between the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part #APS1, part #APS2, and part #APS3 it will be best to use the one that has measurements that most closely resemble what is already on your trailer. For example, if…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Replacement Bronze Bushing for the Trailer Leaf Spring PR4

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