Condor1970
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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I have a standard 3500lbs trailer for my 185 Regal Medallion. I bought a new set of trailer springs, because the old ones are basically covered in rust that is flaking off to the point where it's actually kind of scary looking. I found a new set on Ebay with U-bolts and plates for like $70, so they are on the way.
Anyway, it dawned on me that there is basically 3 bolts on each set for mounting them. the forward and aft bolt, and the rear bolt for the link arm. They are all pretty rusty as well, though still servicable.
What I'm wondering is if it wouldn't be a good idea to just go to the Hardware store and replace them all with Stainless Steel bolts? Hard carbon bolts are stronger, so will stainless stell bolts meet the same strength requirements for a set of leaf springs on a trailer?
Anyway, it dawned on me that there is basically 3 bolts on each set for mounting them. the forward and aft bolt, and the rear bolt for the link arm. They are all pretty rusty as well, though still servicable.
What I'm wondering is if it wouldn't be a good idea to just go to the Hardware store and replace them all with Stainless Steel bolts? Hard carbon bolts are stronger, so will stainless stell bolts meet the same strength requirements for a set of leaf springs on a trailer?
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