Bolts Needed To Install Slipper Springs

Question

Question:

Hello, What type of bolt is recommended for the slipper end of this slipper spring? I am using this on an ez loader boat trailer with a single axle. From your website the best I can find is #166079. I would use this for both the bushing end and the c hook slipper end. Is that recommended? Alternately I have #166081 shackle bolts that are 3inch long but seem to be long enough for my application. Could those be used as well? Thank you for your help!

asked by: Ethan

0

Expert Reply:

For the spring eye you would use the Spring-Eye Bolt with Locknut for Slipper Springs - 3-1/2" Long # 166079, but slipper springs don't have the second spring eye, so a bolt is not used on the back end. You can also use a wet bolt like # 126B2, for less friction. The Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long # 166081 are for use with the spring and shackle straps used with a shackle straps on a tandem setup with an equalizer but it could be used for the springs and the hanger bolt.

For slipper springs you will want slipper spring hangers like # APS6SE. You will want to match your spring width.

If you have traditional spring hangers, you will want the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e27SR and the second bolt.

expert reply by: Jason S

0

Answer 1

Slipper Springs like #e33SR do not use a bolt and bushing for the open eye end of the spring. It connects directly to the hanger using a slipper spring hanger kit.

view full answer...

Answer 2

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…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The latching mechanism of your gooseneck trailer coupler needs to wrap around the neck of the hitch ball and does not latch to the top of the ball your like your picture and description implies. You would not be safe to continue to tow like this as…

view full answer...

Answer 4

I definitely recommend replacing your 3,500 lb 26 inch leaf springs with the 26 inch 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e22YR. The 4,500 lb would be too stiff and your ride would suffer so the better option by far are the 4k…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Our general rule of thumb is that the hanger spacing should be 1/4" -1/2" less than the length of the leaf spring. There is a small amount of tolerance,(1/2" or less) but not much. I do not recommend using a…

view full answer...

Answer 6

It's pretty easy to determine the correct replacement leaf springs for your trailers, and there's different ways for double-eye springs and slipper springs. You do have to account for the sag, so go with ones that measure shorter than what…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Sorry for the confusion but with the mounting brackets for your single axle trailer being separated 25-3/4" on center you will need to use a 26" leaf spring. We offer this length leaf spring in a couple different weight capacities. 4,000LB…

view full answer...

Answer 8

There are no U-bolts to attach the slipper part, I recommend replacing your slipper springs with double eye springs. In order to do this you need to know the weight rating of your axle as well as the length from center eye to center eye so you can…

view full answer...

Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Fulton and as long as the part that swings away when using the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit #FHDPB350101 is not very long (which is doesn't appear to be) you will be just fine. If it were fairly long then you…

view full answer...

Answer 10

As a general rule of thumb on a single axle trailer the hanger spacing should be around 3/8" shorter than the spring eye to spring eye measurement of your leaf spring. So for a 23-1/8" long leaf spring like the #e59SR you would want your…

view full answer...

Answer 11

If you can get me the overall length of your slipper springs and the axle capacity of your trailer I can help you pick out the correct replacement.

view full answer...

Answer 12

Yes, you can replace your slipper springs with double eye springs. The Double-Eye Spring #e27SR measure 26 inches from center of spring eye to center of spring eye and would work for you; these have a 2,250 lb capacity each though you will need to…

view full answer...

Bolts Needed To Install Slipper Springs

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching