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Replacement Dexter Bolt-On Shock Kit for 2-3/8" or 3" Diameter Axle - Single Axle
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Replacement Dexter Bolt-On Shock Kit for 2-3/8" or 3" Diameter Axle - Single Axle

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Dexter Accessories and Parts - K71-697-00

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This shock kit will replace the existing shocks on your 2-3/8" or 3" diameter round trailer axle. Fits 1-3/4" wide leaf springs. Includes attaching hardware.


Features:

  • Shock kit replaces your current shocks to provide a more comfortable towing experience
    • Works for 2-3/8" and 3" diameter axles with 1-3/4" wide springs
  • Black phosphate coating protects against corrosion and rust
  • Sturdy steel construction ensures strength
  • 2 Shock absorbers with attaching hardware for single axle

K71-697-00 Replacement Dexter Axle Bolt-On Shock Kit for 2-3/8" or 3" Diameter Axles

Installation Details K71-697-00 Installation instructions



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Video Transcript for Checking Out the Replacement Dexter Bolt-On Shock Kit for 2-3/8" or 3" Diameter Axle

Hi, everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com, and today we're gonna take a real quick look at this Replacement Dexter Bolt-On Shock Kit. Now, this is going to replace your current shocks to provide a more comfortable towing experience. This is going to work for 2-3/8 inch and 3 inch in diameter axles with 1-3/4 inch wide springs. The sturdy steel construction is going to ensure strength, and this black phosphate coating is going to protect against rust and corrosion. So it does include these two shocks, and as you can see, I do have the hardware kind of loosely attached here just to kind of give you an idea of the hardware placement.

So, again, you're gonna get the two shock absorbers, and you're gonna get the hardware, and this is gonna be for a single axle. And instructions are included to walk you through the installation process. Well, that's gonna conclude our real brief look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy.

Thank you for joining me.

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The shocks were an exact replacement of the original. They were very easy to install. I took the shells off first to allow easy access. Thank goodness for 6 point hydraulic jacks, lifted the wheels off the ground. It only took 45 minutes to change all 4 shocks!
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Gwendolyn Y.

4/27/2025

Shocks looks amazing on your trailer, Larry!

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Exact fit replacement for my 2015 Heartland 3010RE Bighorn.
Installation requres tires to be removed, but in general very easy repair. Time to repair was a little over three hours.
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Perfect replacement! Great customer service.
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Mark

8/17/2025

Still functioning. The shocks are different than anything I have seen as they only dampen in one direction. You push them up and they dont return to the extended position. I guess gravity takes care of that. All in all they were a direct fit replacement with the Dexter axel They for sure did smooth out the bouncing I was getting without shocks.

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Even though it wasn’t required or recommended, I found it much easier to remove the old broken shocks and install the new ones with the wheels off.
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Part looks to be a direct replacement for the shocks on my 2007 Triple E Topaz.
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Victoria H.

3/6/2025

I'm glad we had what exactly what you needed, Dave! Let us know how the install goes.

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Exact fit for my trailer. Had to pry the springs down about 1/4" to get the studs in, but not a big deal. At least they weren't bottomed out and flopping like the old ones.
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Fast shipping, great service and quality parts. Etrailer is a great company. Highly recommend them!
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