Thickness of the U Bolt Plate # 115983

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What is the thickness of U Bolt plate # 115983?

asked by: Alvin W

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I went out into our warehouse and measured the thickness of the U-Bolt Plate # 115983 and found that it is 1/4 of inch thick.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Regardless of the axle diameter, generally most modern double-eye springs are 1-3/4 inches wide. U-bolt plate #115983 works with u-bolts #SP01-120 which have a 1-1/2 inch width to fit around the axle. The u-bolt plate will set below the the leaf…

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Answer 2

The angled portion of the flanges on the part #115983 should run front to back on your trailer and should angle away from your leaf spring. See the attached picture to see exactly how they should install. Typically there are bushings installed in the…

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Answer 3

The smallest square axle U-bolt kit and bolt plate is for 1-1/2 inch axles. For that you would want the part #SP01-120 for the U-bolts and part #115983 for the plate. You might double check the axle measurements, they might actually be 1-1/2 inch…

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Answer 4

There are a couple of different ways you can lock the Curt QuickPin No-Latch Trailer Coupler for 2" Ball, either with a standard coupler lock, or you can use a 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin lock, since that is the same size as the pin and clip…

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Answer 5

Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #CT-3001-Z requires a 2 inch wide tongue but I recommend a boxed tongue and not C-channel so there is more support where it counts. Steel tubing at least 1/8 of an inch of wall thickness will do the trick. The length…

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Answer 6

Given the dimensions you provided, I believe that a u-bolt kit such as #CE23103 that's typically used to mount a 2 inch square trailer axle to the leaf spring pack would be your best bet. The kit includes two assemblies, each of which includes…

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Answer 7

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 8

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 9

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 10

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

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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