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Should You GREASE Your Leaf SPRINGS?

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I often get questions about greasing and maintaining trailer leaf spring axles. A common concern is a squeaky spring suspension. In this video, I show you what to look for when inspecting the spring axle suspension of a trailer, as well as discuss whether it’s appropriate to grease leaf spring axles. Other helpful videos: How To Replace Broken Leaf Spring On Your Trailer https://youtu.be/7NcPkXaz2Tg Torsion vs. Spring Axles-Which Is Better? https://youtu.be/OOjPEW7qp1s Chewed Up Equalizer-How To Fix Your Trailer’s Suspension https://youtu.be/U9EhFKEo8s8 Links to products that might be helpful: MORryde Suspension https://amzn.to/3Uf2I6W MORryde Shackle Kit https://amzn.to/3YsdBok Salt Neutralizer https://amzn.to/3YrHF3p Heavy Duty Shackle Kit https://amzn.to/4eSoaX8 Upgraded Equalizer & Shackle Kit https://amzn.to/4eEOQL3 Standard Equalizer & Shackle Kit https://amzn.to/3zX5uXh Nylon Leaf Spring Bushings https://amzn.to/3Y5JIIP Replacement Equalizer Kit 6k-8k https://amzn.to/4037mIL 4 Leaf Double Eye Spring https://amzn.to/4eEiHna Replacement Shackle Kit https://amzn.to/3BLB4YQ LockNLube Professional Series Lever Grease Gun https://amzn.to/3ztqsgq LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler https://amzn.to/3zOdRnX LockNLube Products https://amzn.to/3ZCOYWZ Mystic High Temp Bearing Grease https://amzn.to/4bH5nwK Shop Towels In A Box https://amzn.to/3SgG7FL Black Lightning Nitrile Gloves https://amzn.to/3yvXI6b DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included in the video descriptions may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with content. Check out Texas Custom Trailers for any trailer needs you may have. And if you’re local, check them out for your trailer service needs! If you aren’t local, but need a new trailer, they can ship it to you! Tell them The TrailerSmith sent you! www.txcustomtrailers.com Links to other videos: Torsion vs. Spring Axles-Which Is Better https://youtu.be/OOjPEW7qp1s Grease Like a Pro-Dump Trailer Maintenance Made Easy https://youtu.be/McjEwsYyHRM Trailer Tires: Do They Need Balanced? https://youtu.be/TOORDzwtGyU Trailer Tires: What About Tire Pressure? https://youtu.be/_ZI6opQ21MU RV Axle Upgrade: Is It Worth It? https://youtu.be/cF2_dw-j6fU How The Vault Hybrid Lubrication System Works https://youtu.be/HtA3ENa7vRk Brake Parts Cleaner: Which One Is Best? https://youtu.be/v9Cib707nAA Trailer Jack Replacement: A Heavy Duty Upgrade https://youtu.be/GBh_cbybkYs Trailer Bearings and Races: When Should They Be Replaced? https://youtu.be/T1-8GBgimuU Packing Bearings: When, Why, How? https://youtu.be/4uSou1kasBc Bearing Buddy: Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/zzvO9Brawu4 Prevent Disaster: All About Trailer Breakaway Systems https://youtu.be/yMbbGHg3XPA Oil or Grease. Which One Is Better? https://youtu.be/nUrQjlPrnGw How To Burnish Trailer Brakes Update https://youtu.be/6F1aEo_Dk40 How Easy is EZ Lube? https://youtu.be/OyZvNJJNyXE Emergency Repair! Marine Trailer Lost a Wheel! https://youtu.be/yQOBXcjkKdw Is Your Trailer Axle Out of Alignment? https://youtu.be/Wn_JyikwhNQ How To Replace Broken Leaf Spring On Your Trailer https://youtu.be/7NcPkXaz2Tg Trailer Tires Update https://youtu.be/2uKauvzfvYo Wiring 7 Way Plug For RV https://youtu.be/6MJ7DLKTCUA How To Wire 7 Way Plug https://youtu.be/6aFEcdjqGcA From Cargo Trailer To Workshop https://youtu.be/BB_Fi8zNBeo Is It Time For New Brake Drums? https://youtu.be/e6pWJ5V4U04 Understanding 4-Way vs. 5-Way Trailer Plugs https://youtu.be/yHM2wWYioUY All About Boat Trailer Surge Brakes https://youtu.be/KdbaQYHzSqY My #1 Trailer Accessory https://youtu.be/cTv2OkE_nOQ How To Diagnose Electric Trailer Brakes https://youtu.be/ZEJ2DUdMhE8 How To Properly Load A Trailer https://youtu.be/uSbw91Emi6 RV Care Tips: Conditioning Slide Out Wipers https://youtu.be/4IHxFau5ANs RV Care Tips: Replacing The Wiper Seals https://youtu.be/CuZ5sKwWIRk Trailer Tires: 5 Things You Should Know https://youtu.be/BlKqcJfV9bc Don’t Do This On Oil Bath Axles https://youtu.be/PXmOGOuH2-g How To Replace Hydraulic Disc Brakes https://youtu.be/2UyS2hAen4g How To Burnish Your Trailer Brakes https://youtu.be/mLp_5ApVjFc How To Adjust Trailer Brakes The Easy Way https://youtu.be/ClNp8T9cGo4 Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrailerSmith Follow Me: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thetrailersmith Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thetrailersmith/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrailerSmith #thetrailersmith #utilitytrailer #texascustomtrailers #towing #trailerrepair #mechanic #diytrailer #trailers #trailerwheel #trailerbrakes #brakeadjustment #burnishingbrakes #trailerhubs #trailerdrums #grease #trailertires #TrailerMaintenance #GreasingTrailer #DIY #MaintenanceTips #HowTo

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