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Did this last fall and am really happy with the results. Thought I might share so someone else can benefit.
My DHM 2 axle trailer sounded just awful....squeaked louder than a cheap bed frame in a whorehouse. (OK, apologies for that but you get the picture). Hit a bump and there would also be this nice loud bang to go with the squeaka squeaka squeaka..
I fixed the problem by pulling out every shackle bolt and replacing the (very) worn out poly bushings that shim between the spring/bolt/shackle. Sadly didn't take any pictures of the bushings I removed but they were worn through in many places.
Just used basic nylon bushings...none of those fancy bronze or $50 plastic bushings..as replacements and then made sure all the parts were well lubed with marine grease on assembly. Like these.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tra...-Bushings.aspx
Wow. It's great. Should have done this years ago. Trailer now rides quiet and I no longer get those funny looks when driving down the street.
My DHM 2 axle trailer sounded just awful....squeaked louder than a cheap bed frame in a whorehouse. (OK, apologies for that but you get the picture). Hit a bump and there would also be this nice loud bang to go with the squeaka squeaka squeaka..
I fixed the problem by pulling out every shackle bolt and replacing the (very) worn out poly bushings that shim between the spring/bolt/shackle. Sadly didn't take any pictures of the bushings I removed but they were worn through in many places.
Just used basic nylon bushings...none of those fancy bronze or $50 plastic bushings..as replacements and then made sure all the parts were well lubed with marine grease on assembly. Like these.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tra...-Bushings.aspx
Wow. It's great. Should have done this years ago. Trailer now rides quiet and I no longer get those funny looks when driving down the street.
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