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• How to Find if Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit Will Fit on Trailer
  The equalizers that come with the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-448-00 have bolt holes that measure 6" apart on center and then 4" tall on center as you can see in the attached photo. You'll want to measure your current equalizers to see if they have similar dimensions or not. If they do then this is the kit for you. If they don't then just let me know what your measurements are and I can help you choose the correct replacement suspension kit from the linked selection.
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• What is Advantage of Never Fail Tandem Axle Suspension Upgrade Hardware Kit Over Other Options
  The Never Fail upgrade kits like the # LC281285 have two really distinct advantages. One of them is what you mentioned and is that they don't require greasing or any maintenance. The other is that they last about twice as long as any other heavy duty style of bushing kit. You'll get easily twice the mileage from this kit over anything else.
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• Dexter Heavy Duty Greasable Shackle Kit Needed
  It sounds like the Replacement Shackle Link with Bolts # 018-026-05 that you referenced is what you are needing. It comes with the shackle and wet bolts that have a grease zerk fitting installed on them. This kit is compatible with the following heavy duty Dexter Axle suspension kits: Kit - # K71-359-00 Kit - # K71-360-00 Kit - K71-448-00 Kit - # K71-449-00 Kit - K71-453-00
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• Recommended Suspension Upgrade for a 2021 Coachmen Freedom Express LTZ
  Hey Roger, for your 2021 Coachmen Freedom Express LTZ Travel Trailer I recommend going with the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # K71-359-00. This kit includes (4) 2-1/4" shackle link assemblies with 9/16" x 3-3/8" long wet bolts, (4) 2-1/4" long shackle links, (4) 9/16" x 2-7/8" long wet shoulder bolts, (2) 9/16" x 2-7/8" long shoulder bolts, (8) 9/16" x 1-3/4" bushings, and (14) 7/16"-20 flange nuts.
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• How To Measure Wet Bolts And Suspension Components On Tandem Axle RV
  Hello John, thanks for reaching out. For the wet bolts you can measure the overall length or the length not including the head. Honestly when replacing this stuff, the bolts are going to be a standard length and diameter. Typically I would not even need you to measure them when replacing your suspension. As long as you get the shackle and equalizer size right, you can be sure the wet bolts that come with the kit will fit. What you will need to measure are the shackle links and the equalizer....
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• Replacement Suspension Components for Anvil 8.5 ft by 20 ft Trailer
  Hey Shaun, we have the exact replacement for your equalizer with the # TREQ104. But for shackle straps we only have 2-5/8 inch shackles in a non-hd configuration like the part # 115052. So what I would go with instead is the Dexter HD equalizer kit part # K71-359-00 which comes with everything you are looking for but the HD shackles are a little shorter at 2-1/4 inches. This would not cause any problems though since a slightly shorter shackle strap just ever so slightly changes the suspension...
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• Hello Sir I have a 2004 Continental A2150-5000 wi
  Hey Keith thanks for all the information! The best suspension kit for your 2004 Continental A2150-5000 trailer is going to be the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit item # K71-653-00. This kit has upgraded equalizers with rubber cores that absorb road shock, which give you a smoother ride. The shackle straps are slightly shorter at 3/8" which will not affect your suspension. They have wet bolts with built-in grease zerks that makes maintenance extremely easy. I have linked an installation...
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• Recommended Equalizer Kit for Tandem Axle Trailer with 13-104-02 Equalizers
  The Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs # AP233 is the standard suspension kit. For a heavy duty option, we have the Dexter Axle Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Double Eye Springs # K71-359-00. We also have the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle - 5-5/8" Equalizers # K71-652-00. This kit has the shock absorbing equalizer for a smoother ride and grease zerks for easy maintenance.
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• What Would be Trailer Suspension Height Difference Between Equalizers K71-359-00 and K71-448-00
  Hey Eron, the equalizer part # K71-448-00 is 2 inches taller than the # K71-359-00 but since this only changes the height of half the leaf spring you'd end up only gaining 1 inch.
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• Could Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 Fit 2014 DooLittle Enclosed Trailer
  If your 2014 7x16 doolittle enclosed trailer has tandem axles that are spaced 33 inches apart and the equalizers are 2 inches tall and 5-3/4 inches apart on center then yes, the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # K71-359-00 that you referenced would fit and work well.
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• Can 2" Shackle Straps Be Switched With 2-1/4" Shackle Straps
  Hey David! If I had to guess your utility trailer originally had 2-1/4" on there since that is the standard. One way or another, that slight difference isn't enough to cause an issue with the suspension geometry. If you want to use the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # K71-359-00 you can. However, you need to make sure your current equalizers match the 5-3/4" length of the Dexter from the kit. If you don't want to swap out the equalizer, or find yours is a different...
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• What Information is Needed to Pick Out Equalizer and Shackles for Keystone Bullet Premier 22RBPR
  Hey Ken, we can definitely help as we have equalizer kits that come with shackles like what you are looking for but I would need to know the dimensions of your current parts to pick out what you need. Most importantly the distance from left to right on the bolt holes of the equalizer as well as the length of the shackles from bolt hole center to bolt hole center. Are you wanting something cushioned or just a standard equalizer replacement? For example, the part # K71-359-00 comes with...
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• Recommended Upgraded Equalizers For A 2021 Grand Design Transcend Xplor Travel Trailer
  Hey James, If you have standard equalizers with a 5-3/4" horizontal and 2" vertical measurement then the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-652-00 would be the correct replacement for you. If you're saying that you already have those and are wanting something else then you can go with the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279687. These have a 5-1/2" horizonal and 2-1/2" vertical measurement so you'll probably have enough slack in the shackle straps to accommodate this difference without...
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• Heavy Duty Suspension Kit and Leaf Spring Replacement for 2012 Skyline Nomad Joey 196
  Hey Danny! We have no way of knowing what is on your 2012 Skyline Nomad Joey 196 so you will have to measure to find replacement parts. If your existing equalizers measure 5-3/4" left to right on center and you have 2-1/4" center hole to center hole shackle straps you can use the # K71-359-00. For leaf springs, we will need to know your axle capacity and the length of the leaf spring. I have attached a help article below which explains how to measure the springs. For the axle capacity...
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• Looking For Equalizer and Shackles For Nitro Boat Trailer
  Hey Craig, thanks for reaching out. The axle spacing is actually not a reliable way to determine what equalizer and shackles you will need. The best way to know exactly what you will need is to measure the current equalizer and shackle links. There are other factors that go into the equalizer sizing aside from the axle spacing. For the equalizer you will want to measure the length and height. Take a look at the picture I included for an example of how to measure. Also measure the shackle...
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• Does Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 Fit 2018 Keystone Cougar 26RBS
  Hey Martin, thanks for all the specs on your Keystone suspension! Based on that I can confirm that the Dexter suspension upgrade kit part # K71-359-00 that you referenced does fit. The big determining factor was the width of your current equalizers which this does match at 5-3/4 inches.
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• How Many Bushings Does The Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit K71-359-00 Come With?
  Hello Randy, thanks for reaching out. The Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 comes with 8 bronze bushings. One for each leaf spring eye on a tandem axle setup. The equalizers should come with bushings pre-inserted so the kit should have enough for a whole tandem axle suspension setup. Are you short a bushing? Where do you have each bushing placed? Let me know and I will see what I can do to help.
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• Heavy Duty Replacement Parts to Upgrade Suspension Components of 3,500 lb Axle
  Hey Wes, the # K71-359-00 is a great base to start with to upgrade your suspension since it comes with a lot of the components needed. For 3,500 lb axle springs in the exact length you need you'd want the part # DX23CR. Are you wanting u-bolt plates too?
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• Looking For New Leaf Springs, Equalizers And Shackles For 2003 Dorsey Boat Trailer
  Hello William, thanks for reaching out. We do carry leaf springs and shackle kits so we may have what you need. That said, there is no way to look up your trailer to know exactly what parts you will need. RV manufacturers just are not that specific with their online literature. For the leaf springs, I will need to know the weight capacity of each axle. This info should be on the axle tag or sticker if present. Based on the GVWR you may have two 3,500 lb axles, but please confirm. I will...
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• Upgrading Trailer Axle Capacity - Do I Need To Replace Both Axles?
  Hello John, thanks for reaching out. If you will be upgrading your axle capacity, yes, you will need to replace both axles. Both axles must be equal. It is pretty common for RV manufacturers to use axle that are underrated for the GVWR. They do this to cut costs, and because the axle technically don't bear the full weight of the camper. About 10%-15% of the trailer weight is on the hitch or the jack. If you are wanting to look at new axles, I will need to know the hub face (HF) length...
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• Can Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 Replace TREQ104
  Hey Clint, yes you can use the upgraded heavy duty equalizer kit part # K71-359-00 in place of what you have now as the equalizer that comes with this kit is exact same as the EQ-104. Did you break any of your old shackles?
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• Replacement Twist Lock Connector
  Hey Kenneth. You can email whatever pictures you have to the email address you receive this response from. I'll also need to know what amp your cord is.
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• Measurements For The K71-359-00 Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit
  I have included a diagram below with the measurements of the # K71-359-00 equalizer. The shackle links included with this kit are 2-1/4" long when measured center hole to center hole. The kit is intended for use with 1-3/4" wide double eye leaf springs. If you are looking to upgrade the suspension on your trailer, the # K71-359-00 kit is a great choice. It is important that the replacement parts are identical in size to the stock suspension components. So your best bet will be to take...
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• Replacement Landing Gear and Equalizers for a 2008 Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel
  Thanks for the pictures! Based on the weight of your 2008 Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel, you will want the item # LG-1 landing gear set. You are going to want to measure to be sure this is the right size for you. The two things you will want to measure will be the distance of the black outer tube of the jack and the distance between the frame clamps (this measurement can differ depending on where the weld stops are located). You'lll need to measure from the underside of top bracket to top of...
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