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Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a 3-1/8…

Hey Rob, the bolts that come with the equalizer kit part #AP233 that you referenced are Grade 5.

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…

Yes, Bristol is a manufacture not a specific type of fitting. As long as the opening diameter and fitting type is the same then you can use one with the other. The Valterra Waste Valve item #T58 you were looking at is a straight pull manual valve…

When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer; replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to additional wear…

The first thing I would check on your trailer is the capacity of the springs. You need to be sure the spring capacity is rated at 1/2 the axle capacity. That way 2 springs equal the capacity of the trailer axle for proper fit. Check the arch of the…

As they wear, leaf springs tend to flatten out. The first step is to get the correct length of the existing springs. In order to do that, you'll need to put the trailer up on jack stands and measure them (center eye to center of the slipper) with…

Good news, I can help you pick out the leaf springs needed to replace your current ones. It sounds like you might need leaf springs like this #e33SR. They have a slightly lower capacity than you specified, but they match the length and leaves of your…

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

To replace your existing 6-1/2 inch long straight equalizer you can use the 5-1/2 Inch Long Straight Equalizer for 1-3/4 Inch Double-Eye Springs #TREQR2 with longer shackle straps on your trailer. If you replace your 6-1/2 inch equalizer on one side,…

Good question, and what happens is that leaf springs elongate over time, and since you mentioned you got measurements of 25-1/2 inches from center eye to center eye and 26 inches under partial load, the best option for leaf springs really is the…

To get the correct replacement leaf springs I'll need you to verify the weight capacity of your axles and then take the weight off of the springs by lifting the trailer frame, and measuring the length of the leaf spring (center-eye to…