Equalizer maintenance (Not the hitch!)
The axle equalizer on my trailer does not have grease-able fittings. It from Circa 1994 and I am starting to think it may be worth the effort to replace them. Has anyone done this before? How l...
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JJBIRISH wrote:
A 94 is almost certain to have the bushings wore out completely and the bolt holes will be egg shaped as well as the bolts themselves be worn out on the equalizer and the hangers… sometimes the old ones are so worn it’s scary to think you were depending on them… wet bolts are definitely the way to go…
This is after only about 3000 miles and 6 months the equalizer is cracked and worn… dare I even mention where the equlizer was made...
Cracked and worn equlizer
Worn hanger
Standard bushing…
JJ, those pics are scary. I think I am going to go out an take some pics of my equalizers and do a thorough investigation, maybe start looking into replacing them. The trailer rides nice as it is.
Is there any benefit to go with a different kind of Equalizer? this one has done Ok for about 19 years :)
Thanks!
Jeremiah
