Feature Review Two Piece Nylon Bushing Video

The Dexter Axle 7-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Hook End for 8,000-lb Trailer Axles, #DX73QR is 26-5/8" long overall and to the center of bolt is 11-1/2".

There isn't a complete kit, but I can go ahead and list out everything you need for a 12 inch long equalizer for 2 inch slipper springs, along with the mounting hardware and U-bolts for your 8,000 lb axles. Here is what you need for your tandem…

I never recommend using grease with Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566. The grease can trap dirt which will cause the nylon to become damaged easier. And the chemicals in different greases can cause the nylon bushings to break down. If you want to use Grease…

It really just depends on what you are looking to get out of the bushings. Bronze bushings, like part #K71-291-00, will last longer but are more noisy and it is recommended to use wet bolts like part #126B2 to keep them lubricated. Nylon bushings,…

There isn't a way to order the kit part #APT8 with the bolts #126B2 so you'd have to order the wet bolts in addition to the kit and swap them out.

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

Slipper Springs like #e33SR do not use a bolt and bushing for the open eye end of the spring. It connects directly to the hanger using a slipper spring hanger kit.

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

The picture with the torn up bushing looks like the eye of your slipper spring. Is that correct? If so, it is coming undone and probably the reason you're having this problem. It should be enclosed and not look similar to the hook on the end of…

Since you are building a trailer I first want to state that using quad axles isn't ideal. It will cause tire scrub as there becomes too broad an axle base for the trailer to track as nicely. That is why most trailers will use tandem or triple…

The load or hitch height would not affect the front spring eye. For it to come unwound or loose its rounded shape there has to be some kind of rearward force pulling it out of round. This would shift the front axle effecting the equalizers and the…

The inner bearings should be #LM48548 (1.375 inch inner diameter), outer bearing should be #L44649 (1.06 inch inner diameter) and the grease seal should be #58846. I would recommend you pull your bearings out to verify that but that SHOULD be what…