does this look right?

[lime4x4]

I took notice to this tonight while doing some repair work to the boat trailer.

 

[External Combustion]

Re: does this look right?

It looks like an old Hayes equalizer that the eye has ripped out of. If you were turning the trailer just before stopping that would account for one spring being higher than the other and your tires do seem to be tilted like that.

Dexter axle offers replacement equalizers for a nominal price. Check your favorite parts dealer. If you don't have one then Redneck Trailer Supplies can get you fixed up.

 

[lime4x4]

Re: does this look right?

that pic was taken with the trailer sitting still and unhooked from the truck. the other side is the same way. So i guess i should replace them

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: does this look right?

If its not on level ground or the front of the trailer is higher thats normal.
Mine has the same type setup and does that all the time.
Nice new tires...

 

[lime4x4]

Re: does this look right?

the trailer is sitting on level ground and the tongue is actually lower then the rear. I just put the tires on tonight it was time for new ones another joy of boating...lol

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: does this look right?

I hear ya! I repacked my bearings today,painted the rims real nice,checked all my lights.I have to go pick up a new spare tire and rim this week and i'll be ready to splash it the first time this year.
Its going to be nice through Friday then rain all weekend..
Been trying to get on the water for 3 weeks now...

 

[lime4x4]

Re: does this look right?

we had ours out last sunday first time this year. Even thou we live only 5 miles from the lake it's hard sometimes to get out. So much to do so little time.. I wanted to some things to the boat and trailer over winter well that never happened. Now it's catch up time

 

[bruceb58]

Re: does this look right?

That is normal if the trailer is not level. Level out the trailer and send us another picture.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: does this look right?

And even if the trailer is level, you just got done jacking the axles up to replace the tires. So it all has not returned to where it all would be going down the road.
I think External is right also. Look at the center pivot point, it is no longer in the center of the equalizer. The rubber bushing inside has broken down and the bolt is to the outer limits of that bushing now.
Replace the equalizer and the bolt too as it is most likely worn there too.
Check your spring eyes too for bushings while doing this work before your trip for parts.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Pretty normal in my book !!!! uneven ground etc and all the other already given reasons.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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it is operating normally, but the hole the bolt goes thru looks wobbled out, if that is so replace.

 

[lime4x4]

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well we took the boat out to the lake tonight and it didn't move. even with the boat off the trailer. I even tried moving it with a pry bar and i moved it down about and 1/2 inch then it snapped back up again

 

[bassboy1]

Re: does this look right?

well we took the boat out to the lake tonight and it didn't move. even with the boat off the trailer. I even tried moving it with a pry bar and i moved it down about and 1/2 inch then it snapped back up again

Well, if that is the case, it is a different story. There was another member who had that happen last spring, right after having a welding shop install new springs. The shop had misjudged the shackle distance, and put them too close together, binding everything. How long has it been doing this?

Also, was the trailer level when you pried on it? If not, all you were doing is fighting gravity, and even with a pry bar, that is not fun.

 

[lime4x4]

Re: does this look right?

Just took notice to it this year.The trailer was level.How can i tell that everything is set right?

 

[jeeperman]

Re: does this look right?

Someone at some point may have installed new springs.
Those springs might be a tad too long.

 

[Rusty Boater]

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Is one shackle up and one down? They should both be the same way.

When the trailer was unloaded were there any tires lifted off the ground?

If the shackles are not the same i used a floor jack to crank the incorrect shackle back in place. The whole unit should look like a "W" when in proper position.

 

[lime4x4]

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i will look tomorrow night but with that type of qualizer i don't c how it could look like a W

 

[Rusty Boater]

Re: does this look right?

The "W" should include the shackles.