Should Nuts and Bolts Be Replaced When Installing New Trailer Equalizers
Question:
Your more of an expert on this than me, but, I thought that the nuts had a different thread spacing count than the bolts to tighten them. When I replaced mine, I could finger tight the nut only half way before I needed a wrench. Looking at the nut I couldnt see any oval sizing or crimping. Is this possible? And do you always replace the bolt and nut.
asked by: Robert W
Expert Reply:
The bolts would have the same thread pitch as the nuts. The reason why you could only get the nut tightened a few threads is because the nuts that are used are lock nuts.
It is recommended to use new hardware, nuts and bolts like the Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut, part # TRFA73Z916DLNZ, when replacing the equalizers. You would need to measure your old hardware to determine which replacement bolts you will need.
I have linked all the suspension bolts we have available and a video of replacing trailer equalizer and bolts.
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Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
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