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Grease Lubricated Suspension Bushings
Dexter offers a variety of optional heavy duty attaching parts kits for double
eye leaf spring suspensions up to 8,000 lb. axle capacity. The kits contain extra
heavy shackle links, bronze bushings for the spring eyes, and suspension bolts
and equalizers equipped with grease ttings to provide a convenient means
to lubricate all the pivot points including the rubber E-Z Flex
®
equalizer center
bushings. For availability, contact your nearest Dexter facility or visit us online at
www.dexteraxle.com for a complete listing of genuine repair parts.
Slipper Leaf Springs
Slipper springs have an eye formed in one end only, with the other end formed
into a reverse curve. The attachment of these springs is as follows:
1. The front eye is attached directly into the front hanger with a bolt and
nut.
2. The rear end of the spring is captured in the rear hanger or equalizer with
a “keeper bolt” that prevents the spring from coming out when the trailer
is jacked up for service.
Center Hanger
Rear
Tie Plate
U-Bolt
Spring Eye Bolts
Keeper Bolts
U-Bolt
Tie Plate
The articulation of this suspension occurs when the rear end of each slipper
spring slides against the wear surfaces provided in the rear hangers or
equalizers. This suspension is also available in single and multiple axle
congurations.
Suspensions
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