Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long
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Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long
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etrailer Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - 115052
- Shackle Links
- Spring Mounting Hardware
- 2-5/8 Inch Long
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Shackle link helps connect double-eye leaf spring to rear hanger or equalizer on trailer suspension systems. Shackling the 2 components together allows the necessary pivot of the springs. Measures 2-5/8" from center of hole to center of hole.
Features:
- Shackle link connects double-eye leaf spring to rear hanger of single-axle trailer or to equalizer of multi-axle trailer
- Allows necessary pivot of springs for an evenly distributed load between axles and a smooth ride for trailer
- 1 Shackle strap included
Specs:
- Length (from center of hole to center of hole): 2-5/8"
- Overall dimensions: 4" x 1-1/4" wide
- Bolt hole diameter: 9/16"
TSW 5052D Shackle Link - 2-5/8" Long - 1-1/4" Wide - 9/16" Diameter Bolt Holes
Replaces 115052 and TSW 5052
Video of Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for etrailer Trailer Suspension 115052 Review
Today we're going to be taking a look at a replacement shackle strap. A shackle strap connects a double aisle leaf spring to a hangar of a single-axle trailer or to an equalizer of a multi-axle trailer. It's going to allow the necessary pivot of the springs to occur for an evenly distributed load between the axles, and also a smooth ride for the trailer. This part number is good for one shackle strap. If we take a measurement, the distance that we have from the center of one hole to the center of the other, that's going to give us the measurement of 2-5/8". Overall length, edge to edge, is around 4".
Overall width from edge to edge is going to give us a measurement of about 1-1/4". The hole diameters, that's going to be 9/16". You can see it's made from a nice durable steel construction. That's going to do it for today's look at the replacement shackle strap.
Customer Reviews
Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long - 115052
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (193 Customer Reviews)
Shackle link helps connect double-eye leaf spring to rear hanger or equalizer on trailer suspension systems. Shackling the 2 components together allows the necessary pivot of the springs. Measures 2-5/8" from center of hole to center of hole.by: Jeff05/05/2022
Parts fit as advertised, very satisfied with purchase. I new nothing about replacing a trailer axle info on web site and support provided were excellent.
Definitely would recommend etrailer
by: ZINFS05/15/2022
Fit perfect with the equalizers I also bought from etrailer.
by: Mike07/06/2022
It was almost impossibile the pull the bolts into the shackles.
by: Scott 08/14/2022
Good products....fast shipping!
Highly recommend!
by: Brian03/24/2022
The original box that was shipped got damaged and lost a few parts. I contacted customer service and they shipped me the missing parts no charge. Another good experience.
by: David07/20/2022
Very Heavy Duty part.
by: Tim P05/15/2020
The tire blew out on my camper. I changed the tire. I didn’t realize the spring was broke. I ordered springs and shakels and new bolts. It took just over and hour for both sides. Everything I received from etrailer was just as it should be.
Keep up the good job everyone.
Thank you
by: Daniel 12/29/2021
ETRAILER.COM ROCKS !!
by: Rick07/31/2020
The spring replacement went well and was easy to complete. It lifted my trailer about 1.5 inches from the top the tire to the fender. It wont rub anymore!!
by: Patrick 07/05/2022
Well made fit perfectly!
by: Donnie06/10/2022
Great product and excellent customer se rvice.
by: Ken10/25/2021
Very knowledgeable staff answered all our questions. Videos were helpful and website was easy to use.
by: Albert 01/28/2022
All the items look great. I'll let you guys know if I'm still happy after installation.
by: James09/27/2016
When ordering, the descriptions plus dimensions helped a lot. Pictures of everything was great! Knew exactly what I was ordering. Delivery was right on time and the parts were good quality. I was in a hurry to do these repairs so we could take our trailer on a trip. It was a pleasure to do business with e-trailer! Thank you!
by: David06/24/2020
Correct parts and worked as they should. Replaced springs and hardware on one side of trailer the day i recieved parts.
by: Dan F.06/08/2015
Outstanding company to order parts from! All the items where exactly what I needed and whent together great. Minus the old suspension that was completely rusted together haha. Once again great experience all around.
Thanks
Dan
by: John03/17/2022
No back orders and everything arrived on time.
Packing was super, no chance of damage.
by: djhitman12/10/2014
Parts we're as described. ....went in perfectly. ...e trailer is #1
by: Mako10/31/2021
High quality steel. Thick galvanized co ating.
by: Robert B09/13/2017
I purchased 4 springs , 4 shackles , 2 load equalizer sand 4 axle U bolt kits for my 7,000# tandem trailer . Markings on parts indicated same as original parts and all fit properly . Only used trailer one time since the suspension rebuild for 6,000# of rock and all parts performed like new. Very satisfied with the quality and also the speedy shipping .
by: Dave H.03/13/2017
Well, I just got the parts, so can't say anything reliable on chinese made parts.
The price was(is) Great! a boat load cheaper then the local store....humm.
springs fit perfectly, however, the springs I wanted are no longer being offered, could of had springs made but I went with the less$isMore theory. (more in my pocket)
The "white" nylon bushings I ordered would not fit into the equalizers, but the grey colored ones I had did fit perfectly, just a-hair difference in outer diameter.
The bolts fit perfectly as well.
It is always 10 times easier dealing with eTrailer then the local store, So I know eTrailer has put a lot of time into making it easy for their customers, Thanks!
Very Fast shipping, all at a price I can afford!
by: Ron S01/18/2018
I use my bumper pull tandem flatbed trailer a lot and have had to replace shackle straps, equalizer and bushings twice with it being less than 10 years old. This last time I took advice from a customer that had doubled the shackle straps and used longer bolts in shackle and spring eye. After a year, there is no visible wear yet so thinking this is an easy way to get more life when rebuilding.
by: Bill E03/15/2017
I bought 4 New Leaf Springs for my RV. Great price, so much so that I decided to move up from a 4 leaf spring to a 5 leaf spring for less than $10 more plus free shipping. I'm glad I found their site. Shipping was only 4 days.
Comments
We have been totally satisfied though with the products we bought and have recommended others to your site. Thank for saving me a couple hundred plus I have a stronger suspension as well.
Bill E - 03/18/2018by: Cecil07/06/2021
This is the way to go if you’re rebuilding your suspension.I’m very happy with my purchase.
by: Rick O’Brien07/01/2019
I am impressed with your online catalog. I have a custom built single axle 3.5 ton tilt deck equipment trailer. I acquired this trailer when I purchased a ranch home 15 years ago. I have no idea how old it is so when I needed suspension parts, the kits offered for a 3.5 ton axle didn’t match what is on this trailer.
Thanks to your product specific videos, I was able to piece together the exact part I needed by dimension.
I also can’t find a “made in China” on any of the packages so that a good thing.
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- What Material Is Shackle Link Part # 115052 Made Out OfThe Shackle Strap - 2-5/8 Inches Long, # 115052, is made of steel and does not have any corrosion resistant coating applied to the surface.
view full answer... - How to Measure Shackle Straps for an 18 Foot Tandem Axle TrailerYou will have to do some measuring. Take a look at our Double-Eye Trailer Suspension article (see link). I have also linked a picture of a shackle link showing where to measure. Measurements for replacement 1) Measure current shackle from center of one eye to center of the other eye 2) You can also often determine the shackle length from the type of suspension system you have This section is about half way down the page and is titled Shackle Straps. The following section, Suspension...
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- How Thick and Wide are Shackle Links 115052 and What Are the Bolt Hole SizesThe Shackle Links, # 115052, are 3/16 inches thick. They are also 1-1/4 inches wide; 2-5/8 inches from the center of one hole to the center of the other hole, with a bolt hole diameter of 9/16 inches.
view full answer... - Advice For Installing Leaf Springs on a Double Axle TrailerThe easiest way to accomplish this would be to start on one side of the trailer and get the springs in place before bolting the axle to the springs with the u-bolts. Have the axle up on jacks or blocks so its weight is not bearing on the springs. Once the springs are in place on both sides, the shackles will be in the correct orientation so you can attach the axles. The key is to do one side of the trailer at a time. I have included an FAQ article on double eye and slipper springs below.
view full answer... - Correct Length of Trailer Suspension Shackle LinkIn order to retain the same suspension geometry, when you replace shackles you should use the same length replacements. Going with a shackle that is too short will not allow enough articulation in the suspension, and cause a very rough ride. Using a shackle that is too long will allow too much articulation and can cause the suspension to bottom out.
view full answer... - What Should 9/16 Inch Trailer Suspension Shackle Bolts be Torqued ToFrom what I have found 65 to 95 foot pounds is the torque range you will want to be at for 9/16 inch shackle bolts. Our installers generally go to about 70 foot pounds so that is what I recommend.
view full answer... - Dimensions of # 11502 Shackle StrapIf you look at the photo I have edited for you, you can see all the relevant dimensions of the # 115052 leaf spring shackle.
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- How to Pick Out Replacement Shackle Bolt and Straps for Trailer Leaf Spring SuspensionBased on the info you gave me I don't know exactly what you would need so your best option would be to measure the diameter and length of the bolts you would need plus the length of the shackle strap. Once you have that info check out the links I attached that are the shackle and bolt pages we have. You would be able to select what dimensions you need from the filters on each page.
view full answer... - Effect of Installing Shorter Shackle Straps on Trailer with Axle Over-Under KitTo 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 height. If you refer to the linked article on trailer suspensions you can see the included diagrams that show both tandem and single-axle configurations. This will help you visualize the effect of installing shorter shackle straps. I also linked our main...
view full answer... - Changing Shackle Strap Length to Maximize Weight Capacity on Sagging TrailerThe 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 springs with a level top of spring to top of spring to tie bolt. Next, check your tire size. At some time the tire size and wheel size may have been changed from the stock size. If the stock size is known you can return to that size and it would...
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- What Would Cause Trailer Spring Shackle Straps to Flip Upside DownIs the trailer sitting nose high or low? If the trailer isn't sitting perfectly level that is a typical cause for the shackle straps to flip upside down. Or if they are too short for the application that could cause a problem. I attached a link to a page that shows how to pick out the correct ball mount to allow a trailer to be towed as level as possible plus a link to a page that has all of our shackle straps.
view full answer... - Can Longer Shackle Straps be Added to Tandem Axle TrailerWhen 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 or other issues and longer ones are not going to provide you with added benefit. For a tandem axle trailer it is common to have 2-5/8" shackle straps such as part # 115052. I recommend using these if they were the same length as your previous...
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- Why Would Shackle Angle Change on Trailer Suspension After Leaf Spring ChangeShackles should angle away from the hanger so that as the leaf spring stretches when compressed it can add the added length as needed. If you installed new springs it's not uncommon to see that distance seem smaller since leaf springs have a tendency to stretch over time.
view full answer... - Why are Shackle Straps Flipping on Boat TrailerThere are a few reasons why your shackle straps might be flipping on your boat trailer. One is that you are using straps that are too short; 2-5/8" straps such as # 115052 are typically used on triple-axle trailers. Another possibility is that your trailer is being overloaded causing this to happen; while there could also be worn-out or damaged suspension parts. Any of these reasons could be why your shackles are flipping so you will need to double check to ensure you aren't overloading...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Shackle Straps that Flip Upside Down When TravellingIs the trailer sitting nose high or low? If the trailer isn't sitting perfectly level that is a typical cause for the shackle straps to flip upside down. Or if they are too short for the application that could cause a problem. I attached a link to a page that shows how to pick out the correct ball mount to allow a trailer to be towed as level as possible plus a link to a page that has all of our shackle straps.
view full answer... - What Is The Thickness Of Shackle Strap # 115052The thickness of the replacement shackle strap # 115052 is 3/16 inches thick, it is 1-1/4 inches wide, 2-5/8 inches from center of hole to center of hole, and has a bolt hole diameter of 9/16 inches. I attached a review video link below.
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- How Thick is Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long - Galvanized Item # 115052GALVOur demonstrator measured shackle strap # 115052GALV when he made the video, linked for reference, and determined that the thickness is approximately 1/4 inch. There can be variations in the manufacturing process so a range of 3/16 to 1/4 inch will cover those tolerances.
view full answer... - Shackle Replacement Recommendation for 2-1/2 inch Center to Center Trailer ShacklesThe closest looking option would be the part # 115052GALV which has 9/16 inch diameter holes and has a distance of 5-5/8 inches between the hole centers. I attached a page that has all of the shackle links we offer.
view full answer... - Replacement Shackle Strap and Bolts for 2002 Carry-On TrailerYou should get the Replacement Shackle Strap - 2-5/8" Long # 115052 along with the Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long # 166081. These will work well for your 2002 Carry-On Trailer with 2,000 lb axle.
view full answer... - Determining the Correct Leaf Springs for a 1996 Interstate Trailer with 5200 lb AxlesThe 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring, # SP-111275, will work with a hanger spacing of 29-3/4 inches. The typical hanger spacing for a 25-1/4 inch long double-eye leaf spring is 29-1/2 inches when using the 2-5/8 inch long shackle straps, # 115052. The extra 1/4 inch of the hanger spacing will not affect the performance. The best way to determine which leaf springs you need is to compare them to the original leaf springs. Overtime, leaf springs will flatten making them longer than their original...
view full answer... - Replacement Trailer Leaf Spring for 3,500 lb 25-1/2 inch SpringsWhen measuring to replace trailer leaf springs you want to measure them while they are unloaded. Since leaf springs tend to stretch as they flatten out over time going with a new spring slightly shorter in length is recommended. Since yours are 25-1/2 inches in length currently a 25-1/4 inch spring like you referenced would be ideal. The # SP-212275 would be perfect since it fits the length you would need and the weight capacity as it has a 3,500 lb capacity. Going with a taller shackle...
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- Replacement Trailer Shackle Recommendation to Replace Shackle that is 2-1/2 inch on CentersThe closest shackle we offer to the 2-1/2 inch size you need is the part # 115052 which is 2-5/8 inches from hole center to center. This would only be 1/8 of an inch larger than what you need so it would work well.
view full answer... - Replacement Bushing for Leaf Spring with Outer Diameter of 1 inch and Inner Diameter of 9/16 inchThe closest bushing dimensions we have for your application would be the part # TRBU11561 which has a 9/16 inch inner diameter, 1-3/4 inch in width, and an outer diameter of 1.024 inch.
view full answer... - Can 2-1/2" Shackle Straps be Used for 2006 Innsbruck-Lite 26RB SuspensionWhen it comes to shackle straps on a trailer suspension it really boils down to what looks correct. Since leaf springs and equalizers can be switched out (especially on older trailers), longer or shorter shackle straps can be used to help make sure everything is lined up correctly (see attached photo). As long as your suspension looks like that photo then it is perfectly fine to use 2-1/2" shackle straps like the part # 115052 which is 2-5/8" long. If your suspension doesn't look like...
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