Wet bolts install

minnow wrote:
What size 90 degree zerks are needed. I see there are several to choose from - 13mm, 9.6mm, 8mm, 6mm.

You need to take them to the hardware/auto parts store and compare. There are also different thread sizes, but I think the ones for mine were the 1/4-28.

Dtank wrote:
Generic "zerk" -
For ease in coupling / uncoupling to/from *any* zerk on *any* vehicle, "Lock-N-Lube" is the best $30. you will ever spend!

Available via Amazon or direct.

Lock-N-Lube

No financial or other affiliation with the mfgr (other than the thirty bucks I spent, LOL!)

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That's a nice accessory, but, honestly, it's unneeded. A good quality grease gun and with an adjustable grease end will tighten more as you put more pressure on it. A good one will hold plenty tight enough. I've popped out grease fittings with a good hand pumped grease gun.

I installed the Dexter E-Z Flex wet bolt suspension kit # K71-653-00 myself,no help needed. Tools used were a 1/2 inch air impact for disassembly,floor jack, 2 hyd bottle jacks 12 & 20 ton,jack stands, bushing driver set and various wrenches/tapered punches and hammers.

I rolled the smoke wrench out to the camper but didn't need it,the old shackles and bolts came apart easily.The job took aprox 3.5 hours per side Saturday & Sunday. Take your time and clean everything good and lube the new bushings and bolts for reassembly.

I also installed 90 degree grease fittings for easy access and lube everything once a year,no problems since installation in mid 2009.

What size 90 degree zerks are needed. I see there are several to choose from - 13mm, 9.6mm, 8mm, 6mm.

X2 on 90 degree zeros for mine.

Thanks to every reply. I learned a lot and will order my bolts tomorrow.

Generic "zerk" -
For ease in coupling / uncoupling to/from *any* zerk on *any* vehicle, "Lock-N-Lube" is the best $30. you will ever spend!

Available via Amazon or direct.

Lock-N-Lube

No financial or other affiliation with the mfgr (other than the thirty bucks I spent, LOL!)

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Also, turn the Zerks to the inside of the trailer so you do not have to pull a wheel to grease the wet bolts

Ken

I put 90° grease zerks on mine to make access easier.

Two more things that may have been covered before. If it is a repeat can not hurt to mention again.

1. If doing a 5th wheel I strongly recommend leaving the trailer hitched to the truck. Saves a lot of stress on the landing gear and in my mind much safer.

2. I put the grease zerks on the inside as my tires prevented a straight shot to the zerks.