CE Smith Trailer Suspension - Leaf Spring Suspension - CE23102 Review Video

There are individual parts you can use for your boat trailer but no type of suspension rebuild kit, no. Starting with the axle, to choose the correct replacement axle for your trailer you will need to know the dimensions of your current axle's…

You have done your homework because you are on the money with the correct U-bolt kit to mount the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000 lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #SP-177275. The kit you mentioned, the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for…

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…

As long as the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #e36SR is the same length as your current flat-end spring you can use it as a replacement. The only "radius" style of leaf spring that…

The smallest diameter 13 inch trailer wheel and tire will have a diameter of 24.1 inches (ST175/80-13). There are 3 common 12 inch trailer tire sizes: 4.80-12 has a diameter of 20.5 inches, 5.30-12 has a diameter of 21.9 inches, and 145/80-12 has a…

The bearing part #L44649 has an inner diameter of 1.063 and is typically used in 3,500 lb axle hubs and the #L44643 has an inner diameter of 1 inch and is typically used on 2,000 lb axle hubs. If you can get me more info on your trailer like axle…

You have what's called a slipper spring. Which the closest matching spring we have would be the part #SP-178275 which is for a 1,000 lb trailer axle like what a jet ski trailer would normally have and has a length of 24-5/8 inches from the front…

You can go to a larger 10 inch tire and wheel as long as you have the wheel well and trailer frame clearance available for the larger size. We typically recommend at least 3 inches of space between the top of the tire tread and the top of the wheel…

The main difference between a ST205/75-14 size tire like the Contender #AC14R45SM and a ST215/75-14 size tire like the Taskmaster Provider Item #TTWTR21514 is that the larger number is a slightly larger size. The 205 has a section width of 7.99"…

The U-Bolt Kit part #APUBR-10 which is what I recommend using on the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs part #e82GR will require a torque value of 30-50 ft. lbs.

Trailer tire speed ratings do use a letter code system. A tire rated L for speed means it can be operated up to 75 mph; a tire rated M for speed can be operated up to 81 mph. There are many other speed codes. A trailer tire that does NOT indicate any…

The TruRyde Spindle Nut #165686 has an outer measurement of 1.45 inches. You will use a 1-1/2 inch socket on this castle nut or we usually use a channel lock for these installations. I've attached a video of an installation of a hub to assist.…