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I have a question about leaf springs on a trailer. I know this is'nt about a car, but I know with all the experience on here, there are several people who have spent many hours working with a car trailer.

I'm changing out the floorboards on my trailer and one of the axles. When I took the leaf springs off, I noticed the bolts were no spin bolts, with the teeth near the head. The bolts were extremely old and rusty since they've been on there forever, and I ended up stripping one trying to get the nut off. My question is should'nt I be able to just replace these bolts with a standard grade 8 bolt or do I need the none slip bolts? I dont see a need for the non slip bolts, but I just wanted to make sure.
 

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what does your trailer have to keep the shackles from binding? like is there some kind of bushing to give it some space to move? i'm just thinking they might be no spin bolts so that they lock to the shackle and can turn in the leaf end to prevent wear, if that makes sense.
 
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