shackle replace

fj12ryder wrote:
Replace those half-ass shackle assemblies with wet bolt kits.

I should do that. It sounds like the tricky part is getting the weight off by jacking in the right places.

This rig is 18 yrs old and I've had to do this only twice. Well, three times now.

It's not that big of a deal. I replaced the shackles when I installed the wet bolt kit. Raise the trailer to take the load off the shackles, then use a jack on the wheel to adjust things to allow the shackle bolts to be removed. Not too bad.

Replace those half-ass shackle assemblies with wet bolt kits. I can't believe they still put out trailers with such a lousy suspension arrangement.

Like I noted on the Escapees forum, look at the CRE system with Mpr/Ryde and upgrade your suspension with wet bolts and heavier shackle plates as well.

Ken

I guess knowing where to jack is important. A mobile tech did it with just a jack but I didn't pay attention to where that was.

It is not as easy as it may appear, due to lots of pressure on the shackles/springs. Some rigs may be easier than others, but IIRC, I needed to block up lift some on the frame, to remove weight, and then use a jack under spring ends to remove bolts and bushings.

Jerry