I would take it back to your dealer and or contact Phoenix. Period. You shouldn't be dealing with that headache.
I would take it back to your dealer and or contact Phoenix. Period. You shouldn't be dealing with that headache.
Take your boat to a local trailer shop and explain your problem
I had a spring crack right you mentioned on my old 2001 TR21 (heavy boat). It let go on I-75 at 70mph. Basically dropped the fenders on the tires on that side. Lots of smoke and rubber flying. Thank God it was a twin axle trailer. Can't imagine what would have happened with a single. Pretty sure I crack it initially by backing off the end of a real shitty ramp.Originally Posted by Kodiak16
We have a forum dedicated to trailers here. I don't know if someone there can help you but you never know. 55 p.s.i. should not promote blown tires IMHO. Most times when a tire blows it takes out the fender, has this happened to you?
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I forgot, most people use KIA brake pads instead of trailer pads they seem more robust.
This is one of my other new tires about to blow. 20200707_202715.jpg
Last edited by shawn111; 07-07-2020 at 07:53 PM.
Are you checking the manufactured dates on these tires? Do you tow on unimproved or pothole roads?
How do you check the manufacturer date?
Some of the roads around my house are not great but they are paved.
Do you have a upset ex???
I could see old tires being the issue. That or something is cutting those tires
+1. Old tires sitting on a shelf have a very high probability of separating, but those certainly look like cuts. Does your boat sit outside?
Do you happen to use a particular Gas Station on a regular basis ? Reason I ask we had one that tank covers cut 2 of our tires back in the day. We did not realize it until the 2nd one happened what/where it came from
Steven Dendy-Spring Hill, KS
2017 Phoenix 721 PRO XP 250-PRO XS
Past Rides
07 Triton - TR-196 200-Opti
01 Triton - TR-21 225 HO Johnson
93 Javelin 379T 91 Rude Intruder
83 Tidecraft - Wildfire F/S 150 Black Max
Not really i get gas all over
Maybe the shell close but its its nothing there to cut tires
Have all of the tires had an issue on the sidewall?
Yes the thread just rips off
I stoped by a place that works on trailers with one of the blown tires. He looked at the thread and said this wasn't caused by an alignment problem. Then he said check tour equalizer bushings. I got home and yes all the bushings were severely worn. So he wasn't wrong about that maybe that will fix my problem.
Another thing with these trailer is when turning and backing at times I get a metallic popping sound. Apparently other people have installed "Wet Bolts" in the bushings to reduce wear and noise. Hope you get it figured out. Etrailer has Dexter wet bolt kits.
Last edited by gaston13; 07-09-2020 at 08:29 AM.
If you're going to start doing major suspension work on your trailer I would strong suggest going with or researching Dexter EZ Flex suspension kits. Solid, well built and serviceable kits. The rubber bushing equalizers are awesome!!!
I looked into those. My equalizer is stright and 6.75 inches. All the ones I see are triangular shape and like 8 inches. Am I looking at this wrong can I still use that type and not disrupt my suspension. I wanted to try these but it looked like I couldn't use them.
You can call Marine Master Trailer and ask them....
George Brock
2015 920 Pro/XP
2015 Mercury 250 Pro/XS
Twin 8' Powerpole Blades
https://www.easternmarine.com/dexter...kit-k71-652-00
This is where I have purchased both of the sets I have installed. They make two different kits. Both are for leaf springs that are 1-3/4" wide. One kit is for axle centers that are 33" (rated for 6,000 lbs) and one kit for axle centers that are 35" (rated for 8,000 lbs). Equalizer size is more than likely determined by the distance between the axle centers.
I will say that these are some of the nicest suspension components upgrades that I have ever personally done. They are very solid and very quiet. Plus you can grease them!
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