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LITEPHIL's avatar
LITEPHIL
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020

Suspension hardware

I'm getting ready to replace my spring hardware. I'm not really interested in a suspension equalizer since I don't really see how it could make a difference from my drivers seat but I am curious if most replace the bushings and bolts with grease able bolts or just with the never fail bushings. Everything eventually fails so, I'm more interested in the grease able set up. Any input here will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2020
    Too vague ! What vehicle ? Which bolts/bushings ?

    Polyurethane bushing last a long time and will not seize to a bolt like a rubber bushing with a metal insert.
  • LITEPHIL's avatar
    LITEPHIL
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    Too vague ! What vehicle ? Which bolts/bushings ?

    Polyurethane bushing last a long time and will not seize to a bolt like a rubber bushing with a metal insert.


    As you can see in my signature I have a 22 ft travel trailer and I'm clearly asking about the spring bushing/hardware. Thank you.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2020
    Your OEM set-up has lasted 18 years. Stick with the know quality.
  • WNYBob's avatar
    WNYBob
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    I replaced my suspension with brass bushings and whet bolts about 2 years ago. I also replaced the equalizers with Dexter EZ-Flex equalizer.
    Best thing I've done for the camper. It smooths out the ride and lessens the sway when trucks pass.
    The suspension kit was from E-Trailer.
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2020
    I too replaced the bolts and shackles with bronze bushing and wetbolts along with the HD shackles. I also replaced the equalizer with the Dexter EZ flex and it was a night and day difference, you could no longer feel bridge expansion joints. the equalizers really do make a difference!
  • LITEPHIL's avatar
    LITEPHIL
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    jdc1 wrote:
    Your OEM set-up has lasted 18 years. Stick with the know quality.

    I've only had this trailer 4 months so I don't know if they've been replaced. But I need piece of mind
  • LITEPHIL's avatar
    LITEPHIL
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    "Wet" bolt replacement video. No new bushings.

    Installation of the Redline Wet Equalizer Bolt - etrailer.com

    You could tell that the bushings were shot in that video. They should have been replaced and also the bolts are made to be drawn into the shackles and should not have been tightened at the bold head. Not a very professional install job there.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    LITEPHIL wrote:
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    "Wet" bolt replacement video. No new bushings.

    Installation of the Redline Wet Equalizer Bolt - etrailer.com

    You could tell that the bushings were shot in that video. They should have been replaced and also the bolts are made to be drawn into the shackles and should not have been tightened at the bold head. Not a very professional install job there.


    Yes, the bushings should have been replaced, but he did not turn the bolt head.
  • LITEPHIL's avatar
    LITEPHIL
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2020
    Lynnmor wrote:
    LITEPHIL wrote:
    theoldwizard1 wrote:
    "Wet" bolt replacement video. No new bushings.

    Installation of the Redline Wet Equalizer Bolt - etrailer.com

    You could tell that the bushings were shot in that video. They should have been replaced and also the bolts are made to be drawn into the shackles and should not have been tightened at the bold head. Not a very professional install job there.


    Yes, the bushings should have been replaced, but he did not turn the bolt head.

    At the 2 minute mark, he is tightening the bolt with an impact.

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