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Surprised when I found this shackel bolt

Wood_chip
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I am getting ready for a trip this weekend and craweled under the trailer to install a new sewer cap. This trailer is only 5 monthes old so not sure when the nut may have backed out. Lucky to have found it now.
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othertonka
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ScottG wrote:
Am I missing it or is there no hole for the bolt to go through on the other side of the hanger?
That's probably why they didn't finish the job.


I see the same thing, there is no hole in that bracket, and the legs seem to be bent and the right side of the shackle is cracked at the bend, looks ready to break. Needs more than an DIY job. I would not tow that rig like that, get it fixed before towing is my opinion.
Othertonka
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B_O__Plenty
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Be sure to replace it with the correct bolt. It should have a knurled portion right under the head of the bolt so it will lock into place when tight and it cannot rotate.

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Wood_chip
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ScottG wrote:
Am I missing it or is there no hole for the bolt to go through on the other side of the hanger?


Yes, there is hole. it really is just bad camera angle
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2020 Arctic Fox 32-5m with most options + 17.5 wheel & tire combo

Wood_chip
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The Mad Norsky wrote:
RAS43 wrote:
It looks like the hanger legs are bent and the weld is breaking loose. You may need more then a bolt.


:h

I was kind of wondering the same thing.

Although I give the OP the benefit of it is just the camera angle used in taking the photo here.

Here's to hoping for a simple fix and solution to your problem.


It is just the the camera angle. The hangers are straight
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newman_fulltime
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Bolt does not look bent but the hanger is twisted

ScottG
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Am I missing it or is there no hole for the bolt to go through on the other side of the hanger?
That's probably why they didn't finish the job.

BillB3857
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Contact the manufacturer had insist that they send a mobile mechanic to take care of this problem and properly inspect all other suspension parts.
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The_Mad_Norsky
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RAS43 wrote:
It looks like the hanger legs are bent and the weld is breaking loose. You may need more then a bolt.


:h

I was kind of wondering the same thing.

Although I give the OP the benefit of it is just the camera angle used in taking the photo here.

Here's to hoping for a simple fix and solution to your problem.
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fj12ryder
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The shackle is probably bent a bit too, and the hole will no longer be tight for a new bolt. I'd call the dealer, explain the situation, and see what they want to do about it. You need to let the dealer know because if you have issues with this shackle, or the hanger, or the spring, at a later date you'll be able to say that you had a problem earlier and notified them. Just a CYA.
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RAS43
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It looks like the hanger legs are bent and the weld is breaking loose. You may need more then a bolt.

Wood_chip
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Goostoff wrote:
I would call the dealer and make them come to your house to fix it. If you fix it they win, and it isnt fit to be on the road like that.


The dealer is 200 miles away so I will fix it myself. The bolt is bent so I will need to replace that bolt.
2017 Chevy HD 3500 Dually LTZ D/A combo crew cab / Bilstein 4600's / Ride Rite air bags w remote / 50 gal transfer flow Aux tank / Trailersaver BD5
2020 Arctic Fox 32-5m with most options + 17.5 wheel & tire combo

Wood_chip
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I will need to take the weight off that spring to see if I can jar it loose
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2020 Arctic Fox 32-5m with most options + 17.5 wheel & tire combo

Bionic_Man
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That would be exciting going down the road....
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Goostoff
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I would call the dealer and make them come to your house to fix it. If you fix it they win, and it isnt fit to be on the road like that.
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