ShoreLand'r SLB82TAL - Manual (Page 6)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com 0004016
Page 6 Rev A 11/18/2008
Rocker Bushings:
Install the 3/4” ID X 1” OD X 1-1/2” bronze bushings into the inside
the rocker matching the middle and rear hole patterns. The middle
rocker bushing must be secured with a 3/4” X 5-1/2” stainless steel
hex bolt through the rocker, bushing and the middle shackle on the
spring bracket. Tighten using a 3/4” stainless steel hex lock nut
with nylon insert. The front rocker bushing must be secured with
a 9/16” X 3-3/4” stainless steel hex bolt and 9/16” stainless steel
hex lock nut with nylon insert. Repeat this procedure on the other
rocker on the opposite side of the trailer.
Spring Bracket Bushings:
Install the spring bracket bushing into the spring support channel.
This assembly is then inserted into the rear spring bracket shackle
and secured with a 9/16” X 4-3/4” stainless steel hex bolt and 9/16”
stainless steel hex lock nut with nylon insert. Repeat this procedure
on the other spring bracket on the opposite side of the trailer.
Axle:
First Axle Installation:
Align the eye of the spring on the first axle with the hole provided in
the spring bracket. From the outside in, insert a 9/16” x 3 ¾” hex
bolt through the spring bracket and the eye of the spring. Secure
with a 9/16” hex lock nut.
Raise the rear hook end of the spring and axle assembly up so it
is up inside the rocker bogie. Secure in place by placing a 9/16” x
3 ¾” hex bolt through the hole in the rocker bogie just below the
spring leaf. Secure with a 9/16” lock nut.
For installtion of the rear axle:
Align the eye of the spring on the third axle with the hole provided
in the rear of the rocker bogie holding the rear of the second axle.
From the outside in, insert a 9/16” x 3 ¾” hex bolt through the
rocker bogie and the eye of the spring. Secure with a 9/16” hex
lock nut.
Raise the rear hook end of the springs on the third axle up into the
spring bracket. Place a spring bushing above the hook leaf of the
spring located inside the spring bracket channel. Secure the spring
in the spring bracket by placing a spring support channel under the
spring. Insert a 9/16” x 4-3/4” hex bolt from the outside-in through
the spring support channel, spring bracket and then through the
spring bushing just placed above the hook spring leaf. Secure us-
ing a 9/16” lock nut. Repeat on the other spring.
Brake Line Installation
Sort all of the items in hardware box No. 68732. Locate the long
(90’) brake lines and straighten out by uncoiling on a concrete
floor while walking on the line as you uncoil. The line should be
made as straight as possible to assist in mounting to the axle.
Locate five (5) line clamps and 1/4” self tapping screws provided
in the kit. Hold the line on the backside of the axle and familiarize
yourself on how it needs to be formed to connect to the brass
blocks on the brake calipers. Form the line so that it can be
routed down the back side of the axle and then over to the brass
block on the calipers.
Remove the lower brass plug from the port in the brass block on
the left brake caliper. Note also that the bolt holding the brass
block to the caliper can be loosened so that the brass block can
be rotated to better accommodate the angle that the brake line
approaches the block on the caliper. Thread the brake line
fitting into this port to hold the line in position making sure
that the line does not rub or touch the spring. Re-tighten the
bolt in the brass block if it has been loosened to rotate the block.
Route the line along the back side of the axle and secure to
the axle with the five (5) clamps and self tapping screws.
Note that the axle is pre-drilled for the mounting screws.
Route the brake line over to the brass block on the right brake
caliper. Remove both plugs on the right caliper block. Thread the
other end of the brake line into the bottom port on the brass block.
Thread the 13” brake hose male end into the other port. Tighten.
Position the brass block so that neither the hose nor the brake line
will contact or rub the spring.
Tighten all fittings.
Place the other end of the hose up through the hole provided in
the brake line clip bracket. Secure in place with the hose clip pro-
vided.
Repeat this process on the second axle.
Connecting the Axles Together
Locate the two brass tees. Thread the male port of the tees into the
female end of the 13” brake hoses running up from the axles just
installed on the front and second axles. Tighten.
Remove the plastic cap from the end of the frame brake line com-
ing out of the side frame by the axle. Carefully uncoil the brake line
enough so that it will reach the port of the tee just threaded into the
brake hose. Thread the brake line fitting into the top port of the tee
installed on the front axle and tighten.
NOTE: The hook end of the springs must be installed in the same
direction, to the rear of the of the trailer - on both axles!
Brakes:
Refer to the brake manual for service and maintenance.
Tire/Rim Assemblies:
Mount the tire and wheel assemblies using the 1/2” fine threaded
tapered lug nuts provided. Tighten to 85-130 ft./lb. torque using the
rotation pattern as shown in the ShoreLandr’s Owners Manual.
Re-torque the lug nuts after 50 miles driving and then periodically
thereafter.