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10-30-2018, 07:26 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lake Zurich
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #19497
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Shackle Bolt Replacement
When I arrived at our campsite I noticed that the driver’s side rear shackle bolt was completely gone & the passenger’s side was broken & ready to fall out. I contacted a mobile RV service company who came out today to make the repairs. They couldn’t get replacement wet bolts quickly enough so they installed grade 5 bolts with a knurled shoulder & locknuts (tightened as much as possible). They did not install any type bushings. When asked they said that no grease was necessary & that these bolts should last a lifetime. My questions are: 1) does this repair sound correct? 2) will this be safe to drive on for an extended period of time? 3) where can I get the replacement wet bolts with the brass bushings (just 4 bolts. Not the entire kit)? TIA
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10-30-2018, 08:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,133
M.O.C. #6433
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If the original bolts broke and fell out, why would he think a grade 5 bolt would last a lifetime. I am sure someone will be along shortly to tell where they have bought them. But a tire store where I get my inspections done also has a trailer sales and parts store there and they have bins of wet bolts and bushings there.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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10-30-2018, 08:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Folsom, California
Posts: 551
M.O.C. #21903
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Any "trailer supply" store will have them. You need to know the width of the spring.
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'05 F250 6.0 Bullet Proofed - Sold
'17 F350 6.7 Lariet
'02 Montana 3280RL Upgraded a bunch.
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10-30-2018, 08:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Grade 5 bolts aren't going to last a life time at all! you can get wet bolts at most trailer supply stores or you can order them from Amazon also. and have them shipped to wear you are at.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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10-30-2018, 10:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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Before i had I.S. i carried a grade 8 bolt with nylon locking nut with me as a spare. I had a wet bolt break while traveling and did not find it out until i was parked in the drive-way getting ready for the next trip. I ordered a wet- bolt from dealer that would not be in before i was ready to leave so this is how i decided on the grade-8 bolt. I believe it was 4 1/2''x5/8'' .I believe the grade 8 bolts are better than the wet-bolt grade 5's.
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10-30-2018, 11:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,676
M.O.C. #12947
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Call Redneck Trailer Supply. The one in Illinois is in Normal, (309) 862-1000, and tell them what you are looking for and they will ship it to you. http://www.redneck-trailer.com/NormalIllinois.aspx
I've been able to purchase individual components, such as bushings, springs, and any items I needed.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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