Equalizer Shackles

[jakenjulie]

Hi guys,
The equalizer shackles on one of my axles have gotten reversed somehow, throwing my wheels out of alignment. Does anyone know a solution? This is a tandem axle aluminum trailer. If need be, I can post a picture this weekend.

 

[Thalasso]

Like this? Have you replaced the springs? Maybe the bushing in the equalizer is worn out. Check for warn/sloppy bushings, & bolts and shackles. If you find a bushing wore out, replace them all

 

[oldjeep]

You can flip the shackles pretty easily if you jacked up one axle too far. You can typically get them back to the proper orientation by jacking up the axle that is correct, allowing the other one to sag and then flip the shackle with a prybar if it doesn't want to flip on its own. I had it happen a couple times on my car trailer when I wasn't paying attention to how high I jacked it up to change a tire.