What Direction Should Wet Equalizer Bolts Face

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When installing these bolts on either the equalizer or the shackle straps, does it matter what direction/orientation the grease port in the bolt faces? Ive seen on some Dexter literature that they recommend that the port is facing 90 degrees from the frame of the trailer. Thank you,

asked by: Scott W

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It really shouldn't matter what direction the wet bolts part # 126B2 install when used for equalizers or shackle straps. But if Dexter says to install them in the orientation you described then I would recommend you stick with their recommendation. Having the zerk fitting facing out would make accessing them easier.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thank you for providing a photo of your trailer shackle straps showing the extra non-threaded portion of the Redline zerk-fitted bolts #126B2. Shackle bolts are intended to have a fairly loose fit with the shackle straps when installed properly.…

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Answer 2

Equalizer bolts, like the Redline Wet Equalizer Bolt with locknut and grease zerk, #126B2, should be torqued to yield. Equalizer bolts are not given a specific torque rating because they should allow some movement of the equalizer. If they are…

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Answer 3

The number of leaves on a leaf spring is not the only determining factory in the amount of weight it can handle. The thickness of each leaf as well as what the leaf is made out of can affect the weight rating and performance of the spring. The…

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Answer 4

The splines of the Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs #126B2 are designed to grip the hanger when they are inserted. If your hangers are too tight to allow them to fit in you could drill the hangers to open the…

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Answer 5

When tightening down Wet Equalizer Bolts like #126B2, our installers in the past have torqued them to about 70 foot pounds. Over tightening can lead to components being damaged so make sure to use a torque wrench that is rated properly. I have…

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Answer 6

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 7

From the looks of the photo you sent it does not look like you have an OEM suspension system on your boat trailer. I recommend securing the suspension rail to the trailer frame in a more secure manner like drilling and using bolts so that it does not…

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Answer 8

We have a 2,000 lb axle leaf spring that is 26 inches long that has 4 leafs. For that you'd want the part #e77SR which would work well as long as you don't need the additional 200 lbs of capacity that your 2,200 lb axles have.

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Answer 9

You will most likely need to use a 1,000LB spring like either the Double-Eye Spring 26" #e77SR or 20-3/8" #e53SR. It is important to match the springs as close as possible to the weight of the trailer and the cargo without exceeding the…

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Answer 10

Often an axle's weight rating will appear on a sticker or plate on the axle beam itself, or sometimes the trailer's main identification sticker will include axle ratings. This is helpful unless of course the axles have been replaced during…

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Answer 11

You'd need the longer size you mentioned, do you know what capacity axle you have?

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Answer 12

Smart idea to get ahead of the problem, and there is a good upgrade for your Tracker boat trailer with a 3,500 lb axle. Since your current spring measures 26-1/4 inches from center of one spring eye to the center of your other spring eye, a 26 inch…

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