Dexter Nylon Suspension Bushing Installation Video

Hey Corey, Bolt grades for leaf spring suspensions can range from grade 5 to grade 8, with the consensus being that grade 8 is the most preferred. For a 3,500lb axle the Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut #TRFA73Z916DLNZ would be a compatible…

Based on the dimensions you provided you should be able to use TruRyde Nylon Bushing #TRBU11506 which has an inner diameter of 1/2-inch and an outer diameter of 11/16-inch. The bushing is 1-3/4-inches long to fit standard leaf springs like those…

Nope, heavy-duty shackle straps are either 2-1/4" or 3-1/8", so the closest heavy-duty shackle strap to 2-3/4" would be the the 3-1/8" long, 1/2" thick Dexter Heavy-Duty Shackle Link #DX55FR. This option will still work for…

The Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long #TRFA73Z916DLNZ is a grade 5 bolt. Your setup as described is a standard setup for leaf spring hangers and double eye leaf springs. The #166081 is made by the same manufacturer…

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. Basically for the middle bolt there should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. Tightening the shackle bolts too much will squeeze the shackle straps against the leaf springs…

To determine which grease cap plug fits the caps on your trailer you will need to measure the opening in the cap. The best way to measure is to use digital calipers such as #PTW80157. Replacement plugs #RG04-010 fit a 1.18 inch opening. That is just…

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

On a trailer electric brake assembly like the Dexter 6,000 Pound #23-105 you were looking at the magnet itself should be at the bottom. The arm that is attached to the magnet should then be located on the front side of the trailer (towards the…

The spring hangers should be square and you shouldn't have a gap as there is a bushing that should be in the eye of the spring to make up that difference. You may want to consider the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs -…

You would need to measure the inside diameter of the hub opening to determine which cap size is needed. You would want to choose a cap whose outside diameter matches the inside diameter of the hub. Some of the most common sizes are 1.980 inch, 1.986…

It sounds like your trailer has the stubby spindles on it that are usually associated with boat trailers. It is possible that you will need a special dust cap to fit it if there isn't enough space for a standard one (the trailer manufacturer…

The Grease Cap Plug #DC-RP used on axles is generally one common size. This plug is designed to fit a grease cap with a 1.18" diameter opening. We also have them available as a Set #RG04-010 for one axle.