Trailer Axle Long U-Bolt Mounting Kit Review Video

The Moryde wet bolts #MR52HR use a standard 1/4"-28 thread for the zerk fittings.

When rotating tires like the #AM10303 on your triple axle trailer I recommend using the X pattern. This means you will swap the front driver side tire with the back passenger side tire, the front passenger side tire with the back driver side tire,…

The hanger spacing for the #APT4 with 25-1/8" leaf springs is 27-3/4" on center. I have attached a drawing for your reference.

To replace the axle on your 2008 American Freedom Toy Hauler we need to confirm the weight capacity and dimensions of your axle. You should be able to find a weight rating either on the spec sticker on your trailer or on a label in the middle of the…

You will torque them between 45 and 70 ft lbs and use a 19 millimeter 3/4 inch socket to tighten the nuts of the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/2" Long U-Bolts #APUBR-1. I have added a link to a short video below…

Since suspension components use lock nuts on the ends of the shackle bolts and the bolts need to be able to allow movement you actually don't want to torque down the bolts at all. You want to snug them up so that there's no lateral play but…

You can upgrade the 1750 lb leaf springs to 2500 lb leaf springs. You do want to keep in mind that the ride may be a bit stiffer since you are upgrading your springs to a higher capacity. Like you mention upgrading the springs will not give you a…

If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

The center hangers in the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT8 that you recently purchased are indeed longer. This is actually pretty common for tandem axle trailers. The reason for the extra length on the middle hanger is related to the shackle…

The two options you're referring to, the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #7685269-EB and Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #e52SR are essentially the same when it comes to their specs. The only difference is the manufacturer with one being…

The only 1 leaf, 1-3/4 inch wide leaf spring we offer is #e46SR. This spring sounds like it might be a fit for your trailer. It is a single leaf double eye spring that measures 25-1/4 inches long from center of eye to center of eye. This spring is…