How Tight Should Trailer Suspension Hanger/Equalizer Bolts Get Torqued  

Yes, you can use the Furrion Chill HE Air Conditioner System - 15,000 Btu #FR45PV to replace your Dometic AC unit as long as you also use the Adapter Wiring Kit #C-FACR15SA-A01!

Yes, you can replace your Dometic rooftop AC unit (condenser unit) with a Furrion one and still be able to use your existing thermostat and wiring. You just may need an adapter #ACCOLKIT to go from the wiring harness on the Furrion unit to the…

In regards to trailer suspension kits like the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers part #AP233, the shackle bolt heads are indeed seating into the hangers via the knurling on the bolt. If you hold a wrench on the bolt head and tighten the nut,…

Yes, it is a good idea to go ahead and add grease when installing the Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs - 2-1/4" Links #AP233. You don't want to use fat though, just go ahead and use the LubriMatic…

When it comes to determining which equalizers are needed for your EZ Loader boat trailer, you will need to get some measurements. I have included a diagram with information as to what measurements are needed. I have also included a link to our…

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…

As long as the new equalizer has the same hole spacing as the existing equalizer, it'll work just fine. You'll also want to make sure the height of the equalizer is also the same. Put a ruler across the center of the two bottom bolt holes,…

There should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. The first thing you should make sure of is that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at…

The equalizers in trailer suspension hanger kit #AP233 are 5-3/4 inches long measured from the center of one spring eye to the center of the other spring eye. I have included a picture illustrating this for you.

The 175/80-13 tire that you have now is 24" diameter x 6.9" wide and the new 225/75-15 tire is 28.3" diameter x 8.9" wide. Therefore, the new tire size will be 4.3" larger in overall diameter and 2" larger in overall…

You are correct, the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles #7685269 does lower the trailer. The clearance is the clearance of the spindle from the axle, as you can see in the accompanying photo.

Considering all that has been done so far, I think the first step I would take here is to go with the shorter shackle straps. If you're still getting contact with the trailer frame, I would then take a look at upgrading to a taller equalizer like…