One for the trailer guys

rick n ohio · Apr 29, 2020

I have to replace this part that connects the two springs together not sure what the technical name of it is its thin and has a hole in it is there any pressure on this if I start unbolting it.

UtMatt · Apr 29, 2020

On over the road trailers it's called an equalizer. And yes, there is weight on it. You will need to jack the trailer up enough to unload the pressure.

Russ from MN · Apr 29, 2020

If you are truly unsure if it has any weight on it you probably should get help before you hurt yourself!

jon f mn · Apr 29, 2020

That's called an equalizer, technically a slipper spring equalizer. You will need the width, length, and center hole size when you go looking. Most likely for 1 3/4 or 2" springs.

rick n ohio · Apr 29, 2020

Thanks john .one more question for you john when I unbolt it is there any kind of pressure on it thanks Rick

rick n ohio · Apr 29, 2020

The trailer is already jacked up and the tires are off

MARK ROBKE · Apr 29, 2020

Jack under the frame and not the axle!! Mark.

jon f mn · Apr 29, 2020

The weight of the trailer is on it so the trailer needs to be jacked up.

rick n ohio · Apr 29, 2020

Alright thanks John I have never messed with these before.

Jim.ME · Apr 29, 2020

(quoted from post at 18:29:54 04/29/20) The trailer is already jacked up and the tires are off

We will assume the trailer is well supported on jack stands or solid wood blocking. You will need to support the axles as well, but retain the ability to jack one or both if needed as you will need to get all forces off the equalizer to change it. Get new bolts to go with the equalizer, don't' think about re-using any of the old ones. If one is bad usually the other side will be close behind, you may want to do both and be done with it for a good while again.

glennster · Apr 29, 2020

jon, dont know if its the correct term or not, but we call em walking beams.

docmirror · Apr 29, 2020

I think this is the kit you need.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Redline/AP202.html

Last time I got something from etrailer it was substandard quality. I don't know where else to get it. Ask at a local trailer shop, but they may get it from the same source. All I can say is check the quality of the material and fitment carefully.

Ultradog MN · Apr 30, 2020

That's what I've always called them too

jon f mn · Apr 30, 2020

The correct term is equalizer, but walking beam accurately describes it I suppose. Walking beam has always been the tandem setup on farm machinery with solid beams like wagons and manure spreaders. They also use that term for semi suspensions set up like that with no springs.

Jim.ME · Apr 30, 2020

If you search for them use "Swan-Shaped Equalizer for Slipper Springs" for that style. Many places also list them as "Dexter Swan-Shaped Equalizer for 2" Wide Slipper Springs. Are your springs 1-3/4" or 2" wide? Make sure any hardware you get is for the correct width spring.

showcrop · Apr 30, 2020

I did one 3-4 years ago. As Jim said, with it in the air some adjustable support under the axles helps a lot to get it slacked off.

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