Can Nylon Bushings for Trailer Suspension be Used with Wet Bolts

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Can nylon bushings be used with wet bolts instead of bronze ?

asked by: Bill B

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You can use wet bolts with nylon bushings or bronze bushings. It does not matter which material the bushings are. Also nylon and bronze bushings have about the same longevity.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I never recommend using grease with Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566. The grease can trap dirt which will cause the nylon to become damaged easier. And the chemicals in different greases can cause the nylon bushings to break down. If you want to use Grease…

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Answer 2

The 3" Round Trailer U-Bolts #SP01-080 are the longest we carry at 7-1/4" long with a diameter of 9/16". You will need to source the longer bolts from a local hardware or auto parts store.

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Answer 3

If your 7K axle features a 3 inch axle tube, the Roadmaster #RM-2460 Comfort Ride system will work great for you. For U-bolts, I'd recommend part #SP01-080 which are sold in pairs, so you'll need two sets. I've linked the U-bolt kit for…

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Answer 4

Yes, the brackets that come with Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension 3" Axles Kit #RM-2460-2570 accept the 9/16" U-bolt that you currently have on your 3" axles. Drilling the bolt holes to make them larger could compromise…

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Answer 5

In order to determine which leaf spring upgrade kit will work on your Grand Design Solitude you will need to know what size axles and how many axles you've got on the trailer. You can determine what axles are on the rig by checking the…

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Answer 6

The only difference between the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 7K part #HSE7K-T1SO and part #HSE7K-T1 is that the latter comes with the hub which is integrated into the rotor. The former does not come with a hub and…

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Answer 7

The part #HSE7K-T1SO comes with rotors that slip over idler hubs and the #HSE7K-T1 instead comes with rotors that are integrated into hubs. So it's totally different applications based on the style of hub that the trailer has.

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Answer 8

When it comes to proper tire pressure for the Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Wheel #LHAS701, you're going to want to always follow what's on the sidewall of the trailer for the maximum tire pressure when it's cold.…

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Answer 9

In the world of metric tire sizing the three numbers in a tire size 205/75R14 refer to three different tire dimensions. All tire and wheel/tire products in your size are shown on the linked page, such as #TTWA14RWS and #AM10235. The first number,…

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Answer 10

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 11

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 12

A Moly EP grease like part #LM54FR would work well for greasing the suspension components of your trailer. For a grease gun to use the wet bolts and get grease into the #trbu11566 with the wet bolts you would want the #L30200. As long as the wet bolt…

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