Tandem trailer shackle flipped. But the trailer still has a distance between tire tread and edge of fender of 6”. to answer your question: the proper configuration is both shackles sloping upwards from the center rocker (tri angle thing) i hope this helps! Jun 8, 2018 · Reviving an old thread, last week I had all the wheels off to rotate them, and while I was working I heard a double “baaa-baaaang” and both axles dropped down as the shackles flipped. This probably accounts for why my trailer rides so crappy. The easy peasy way to fix it is to find a parking lot with curbs, island landscaping works great, then drive both the wonky side tires up and along the curb. How can I lower the trailer safely? Sep 3, 2001 · Re: tandem axle, shackle flipped? hi, i'm a trailer mechanic for aros trailers in san diego, This is actually a frequent occurence. . May 14, 2021 / What causes this? Tandem trailer shackles flipping #2 Aug 26, 2018 · How to Flip Tandem Axle Shackle When Flipped Down - After the rebuild I loaded my boat and drove 250 miles each way to a lake north of here. Mine does it on both sides whenever I service the bearings. Mar 6, 2019 · I inherited a small tandem axle trailer 5’x12’ and the shackles had flipped. I lowered the trailer and all the shackles remained in the wrong position. You can do it on city streets too but it is harder, you have to find @OpenAirAdventure has a solution to your flipped trailer shackles, watch, and see for yourself. When I got back I took boat off trailer and discovered the the rear axle forward shackle straps had flipped downward Jan 26, 2023 · That is REALLY common with tandem axles, it is called shackle flip. Bang, it will flip back where it belongs. just jack the trailer up right under the shacle that is going down and flip it back up. I had to raise the trailer another two inches to get the wheels back on. Reviewing pics on the 'net shows that it's supposed to look like this: What is causing this and what do I need to do to fix it. Jan 7, 2011 · I flipped it around twice, but it flopped over opposite each other every time. I purchased new bushings,shackles, & mounting hardware and replaced them. sqmav vbidsw urppnuf uca jxwmwz vhfj pndb ibm nffjgwbi urijmua