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Old 09-17-2021, 01:59 PM   #1
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Choosing the correct wet bolt kit?

Hello All,
It is past time to replace my bolts and bushings and have been looking at wet bolt kits. My axles are 3500lb Dexters with a 42" axle to axle spacing. What seemingly should be easy selection choice is proving otherwise.
Was thinking of upgrading the equalizer as well but do not see any for the 42" spacing.

Those who have tackled this, could you please share a link or tell me what I am missing?
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Old 09-17-2021, 02:37 PM   #2
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I believe this situation was just discussed recently in another thread. It appears you have mono springs which the poster alluded to as well. See post #6. You might PM him for additional insight.

https://www.keystoneforums.com/forum...ngs#post468912
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Old 09-17-2021, 03:13 PM   #3
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Thanks Danny!
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Old 09-18-2021, 09:48 AM   #4
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Personally not the biggest fan of monos and there are many web sources for leaf stacks - e-trailer not withstanding - BUT, if you do not want to go to grease-able bolts (wet bolts) which can cost a few bucks since the steel has to be better as it weakens with a hole...regular bolts will do if you use antiseize along the shaft when assembling.


Side bar: when working on the suspension of *any* vehicle, powered or not, use antiseize on ALL bolts that are not greased. I just had to cut off a shock this am because someone, somewhere got lazy on my new junk car.
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Old 09-18-2021, 01:02 PM   #5
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when working on the suspension of *any* vehicle, powered or not, use antiseize
AMEN! It drives me crazy to deal with frozen bolts. It's either got grease, antiseize, or loctite, never dry.
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Old 09-18-2021, 01:54 PM   #6
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Personally not the biggest fan of monos and there are many web sources for leaf stacks - e-trailer not withstanding - BUT, if you do not want to go to grease-able bolts (wet bolts) which can cost a few bucks since the steel has to be better as it weakens with a hole...regular bolts will do if you use antiseize along the shaft when assembling.


Side bar: when working on the suspension of *any* vehicle, powered or not, use antiseize on ALL bolts that are not greased. I just had to cut off a shock this am because someone, somewhere got lazy on my new junk car.
With the wide spread axle I think you will find it difficult to find stacks. Maybe it was just Dayton Ohio spring shops but they said they don't normally see leaf springs that long. Unless you have them custom made good luck. That's one of the reasons I went to Cougar.
https://www.easternmarine.com/double...r-leaf-springs
I might be mistaken but I'm almost sure my springs were 30.5" in length.
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