Boating Discussion Thread, changing springs on a trailer in Boats; Just wondering if there are any tips or tricks to it before I attempt it.
They are small 26" double ...  | | 
Oct-24-2007, 09:32 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: Rudy Vessel: 2001 Bayrunner 15 Location: RSM Job:RN. Don't laugh I may save you or someone you love some day (If I haven't already).
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| changing springs on a trailer
Just wondering if there are any tips or tricks to it before I attempt it.
They are small 26" double eyes with 2 springs.
Rudy
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Oct-24-2007, 09:52 PM
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#2 | | Registered User
Name: Nathan Vessel: 25 Skipjack Fisherman - Pilot House Location: Channel Islands, Ca Job:Building Inspections
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
WD 40, TAP NUTS N BOLTS W/ HAMMER, vibration will help loosen. dont jack up the threads.
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Oct-25-2007, 07:52 AM
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#3 | | Registered User
Name: Rudy Vessel: 2001 Bayrunner 15 Location: RSM Job:RN. Don't laugh I may save you or someone you love some day (If I haven't already).
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
I'll put all new hardware.
Will the spring be a bitch to bend, should I leave the tire on?
I'll be replacing the u bolts that hold the springs on the axle too.
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Oct-25-2007, 07:59 AM
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Name: Harry S. Stamper Vessel: Broken Location: Outside the Orange Curtain... Job:Asteroid Killer
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
Kroil, PB Blaster, and use aluminum based/marine grade grease (non-lithium) on the parts when you re-assemble. Spray the parts with Blue CorrosionX after you wash the boat and trailer after trips.
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Oct-25-2007, 08:40 AM
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Name: Jorge Age: 38 Vessel: Wellcraft Location: Somewhere on Earth Job:Keep me employed, have a Coke and a Smile
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
I converted my brake system from drum to disc and also replaced four leaf springs, it took twice as long to take everything off than it did to put it back together. The assembly was pretty easy, total assembly time was about 6-8 hours with no help.
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Oct-25-2007, 10:50 AM
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Name: Beence, Beans, Vince, whatever Age: 40 Vessel: noun, Something you spend A LOT of money on; a money pit Location: Squaremont Job:staying below the radar screen Bio: I've got my dick in a box.
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
its a pretty easy, but time consuming operation (12 pack mandatory). I put a thread up a while ago in the Boat forum with some pics....might come in handy.
found it: http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ch...f-springs.html
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Last edited by FULL TILT; Oct-25-2007 at 10:53 AM.
Reason: i got a bitchen set of tools
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Oct-25-2007, 11:29 AM
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#7 | | Registered User
Name: Stefan Age: 48 Vessel: Mako 224 CC, FULL RACK Location: San Pedro, Ca. Job:Const Supv
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
By new bolts and sawzall or cut the old bolts with a cutting wheel and go all stainless.
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Oct-25-2007, 11:39 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: Steve Howard Age: 40 Vessel: 1969 24' Skipjack FB, Cazador Location: San Diego Job:engineer
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
Get a disc grinder and just cut everything off including the springs. Don't waste any time trying to finesse anything.
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Oct-26-2007, 10:33 AM
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#9 | | "It's all Good!"
Name: Carl Vessel: 26' Sea Ray, "yes dear..." Location: Gilbert, AZ Job:Village Smart Ass
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
Got to watch the stainless fasteners. Some are very soft and not good for a spring on a trailer.
Fire wrench will do a fast job. Oh, watch the potential for fire with anything that throws sparks.
DG
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Oct-26-2007, 10:36 AM
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Name: Derek Clay Age: 31 Vessel: 226 Cabo Location: Mission Viejo Job:sales
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
sawzall w/ the best bi-metal cutting blades you can afford and torch
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Oct-27-2007, 11:20 AM
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Name: Jorge Age: 38 Vessel: Wellcraft Location: Somewhere on Earth Job:Keep me employed, have a Coke and a Smile
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
Quote:
Originally Posted by show101  Get a disc grinder and just cut everything off including the springs. Don't waste any time trying to finesse anything. | Couldn't agree more!!! I can't believe how much time I wasted trying to justify clean removal of the old crap, I had pipe wrenches and pry bars and grinders and vise grips and more vise grips and wd 40 and band aids and a fucking headache!! I finally got the sawzall out and BAM!!! Much easier and definately much cleaner. EZEE PEZEE JAPANESEE!!!
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Oct-27-2007, 02:28 PM
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#12 | | Here fishy fishy fishy...
Name: Chris Age: 37 Vessel: 24' Skipjack FB, diesel. Much like the one in my avatar... Location: Huntington Harbour Job:Rocket Scientist
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| Re: changing springs on a trailer
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Originally Posted by KID CREOLE By new bolts and sawzall or cut the old bolts with a cutting wheel and go all stainless. | Sawzall tip is good, but ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE STAINLESS HARDWARE!!!! Wherever the stainless touches the trailer will accelerate the galvanic corrosion OF YOUR TRAILER, drastically reducing it's life. Been there, done that.
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