710mm Shackle Eye to Eye Galvanised Springs are rated 550kg - 850kg
710mm Shackle Galvanised Spring. The spring bolt is located in the centre of this spring, making it ideal for a boat trailer.
- 28 inch (710mm)
- 45mm x 8mm
- 9/16 inch shackle bolt diameter.
- 355mm eye to Center Bolt.
- 105mm Free Camber
Eye to Eye Shackle Springs are rated (each) as follows
- Four-leaf 550kg
- Five leaf 650kg
- Six leaf 750kg
The problem arises its head when the trailer carries too much weight and spring breaks before the owner gets the chance to upgrade his springs.
Spring hangers are located at a distance 25mm longer than the spring.
Single Axle Installation
- Locate the centre of the wheel well or arch. The centre pin is located here.
- Measure from the centre pin to the front of the shackle.
- Use this measurement to clamp the front bracket into position from the centre of the wheel well.
- Measure the rear hanger (dumjack) from the length of the spring from the centre of the eye plus 25mm for 710mm springs
- This length will be 735mm from the front mount.
- Weld both hangers into position.
- Install the front shackle bolt and spring into the hanger.
- Connect rear shackle plates and shackle pins into the rear of the spring.
- Shackle plates should be facing towards the front of the trailer. Once the load is applied, shackle plates will swing to the back of the chassis.
Additional information
Weight | 6 kg |
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Dimensions | 5 × 20 × 71 cm |