OneWayTraffic wrote: There will never be an easier time to replace. $250 isn't much in the scheme of things but not inclined to spend it if it's not needed. I really do want to pull them apart to have a look though. For peace of mind if nothing else. If and when I do replace the springs (maybe some years out) then I'd be looking at the one piece parabolics. No way for salt water to get in between then. |
OneWayTraffic wrote: Here’s a question: Do trailer springs need bushings? The current ones are steel on steel. |
OneWayTraffic wrote: I have no idea if the springs are original or not. The spring eyes seem round to my view, I'll have a better look tomorrow. The hanger bolt was worn down a fair bit. No idea how old. Already got a 8.8 bolt to replace it with. Just one. The guy at Blacks didn't hear when I asked for two, and I didn't check. Have to make another trip into town. I was looking at some spring kits: https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/trailer-suspension/trojan-trailer-taper-leaf-spring-kit One issue is the dimensions: They are 770mm long, 45mm wide andhave a 16mm eye. The leaf kits in that length and size all have 12mm but with a bushing I assume that if I pop the bushing out, it becomes 16mm. I could use a 12mm bolt, but the eye hanger is fixed to the trailer, and getting regalved. That's 16mm of course. That makes the options a bit more limited. I can't put a 12mm bolt in the 16mm hanger eye, can I buy a steel bushing wide enough to go through? Alternatively pop out the bushing and buy a 16mm bolt. At this stage on the fence about fixing vs buying. I'll keep cleaning it out, but if I can't get it fully disassembled then better to buy new. |
Steps wrote: Also note suspension welding should be done by certified welders. |
OneWayTraffic wrote: Joker: Agreed that the springs have a lot of life in them but I didn’t want to muck around getting them apart, the centre bolt is rusted right in. Steps and Motorhead: Never welded before, so I’d not choose to learn on a trailer spring hanger towed behind my family car with my pride and joy on top! Good to know that expert DIYers are allowed to weld their own. |
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