Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs
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Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs
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Dexter Axle Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - K71-657-00
- Equalizer Upgrade Kit
- Equalizers
- Double Eye Springs
- Triple Axle
- Dexter Axle
Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your triple-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength.
Features:
- E-Z flex suspension kit upgrades your equalizers for a smoother ride
- Cushioned equalizers replace the cast equalizers that come standard on your trailer
- Rubber core minimizes chucking (back-and-forth movement) and helps to absorb road shock
- Bronze finish resists corrosion
- Wet bolts have built-in grease zerks
- Fast, easy lubrication helps keep moving parts functioning at their best
- Heavy-duty shackles provide strong hold while allowing suspension to flex
- Strong steel construction ensures durability
- Kit includes:
- 2 Long E-Z flex equalizer assemblies
- 2 Short E-Z flex equalizer assemblies
- 12 Shackle strap assemblies - shackle straps with wet bolts
- 12 Bronze bushings
- 4 Press bolts
- 18 Flange nuts
- 4 Hex locking nuts
Specs:
- Application: triple-axle trailers with double-eye leaf springs
- Axle capacity: 8,000 lbs
- Axle spacing: 35"
- Equalizer dimensions: 2-7/8" tall
- 8-3/8" Long from center hole to center hole (long version)
- 7-3/4" Long from center hole to center hole (short version)
- Shackle strap length: 2-1/4" from center hole to center hole
- Bolt hole diameter: 9/16"
- 5-Year limited warranty
K71-657-00 Dexter Axle Heavy Duty E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs
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Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs - K71-657-00
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (291 Customer Reviews)
Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your triple-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength.
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by: Chad04/06/2020
All together this is a great upgrade and the components themselves fit well and as described. Only 3 stars on the review though and here's why. First, the items were very poorly packaged and several of the linkage bolts had protruded through the packaging and were damaged. About an extra hour and a few specialty tools were required to file and re-tap the threads, luckily I have easy access to the tools. Second, the kit contained too many center equalizer mount bolts and too few outer wet bolts. I was again lucky that this didn't cause a big set back as I had kept extra wet bolts from a past trailer repair and had them on hand. Although having nothing to due with the kit itself but due to the design of the front equalizer, I encountered clearance issues on the middle hangers. The hangers on my 09 WW LE3305 have gussets welded inside of them from the factory which had to be clearance to clear the zerk fittings. I also had to modify the hanger for the front equalizer to allow clearance when mounting the hanger in the upper hole, I believe it may have been okay in the lower hole without modification. Overall I am happy with the product and the excellent service that etrailer provides.
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by: Clay M.05/02/2017
My 10 year old Toy Hauler was in need of some TLC. I dry camp 98% of the time. Traveling down very dusty and bumpy roads. The factory equalizers had plastic bushings that had failed. The Dexter Ez-Flex came with new bronze bushings and all of the hard-ware. It took me and a friend approximately 5 hours to install these. I have only pulled the trailer once since the install, but I could notice a difference right away. I like the fact that there are bronze bushing and I am able to grease them myself. I highly recommend this product if you do a lot of dry camping and going down rough dirt roads. I should not have any other problem with my load equalizers. The staff at etrailer was very helpful Rick S. and Michelle S. keep me informed each step along the way. This is the second big purchase I have made with etrailer and I highly recommend them and will use them again. Thank You
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by: William10/08/2021
Rides better and still going strong
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by: Lynn08/14/2021
Arrived in timely manner, exactly what I needed. These are much better quality than what came on the RV.
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by: John C08/24/2017
This is an excellent upgrade from what came stock on the trailer. It is heavy duty, rides great and is very well made. I will be upgraded my other trailer with this kit soon. My only complaint is with the packaging. It was damaged in shipping and missing two straps, etrailer sent two replacements out right away. The smaller parts need to be put in a separate box or something.
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by: Dennis08/17/2021
It looks great, all pieces are there.
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by: Robert M.10/10/2018
The product is sturdy and built well. I already had prior experience with Dexter parts and these are manufactured with the same high quality. The instructions were easy to understand, and the Install Video that e-trailer had was EXTREMELY helpful. My installation went perfect and I had no issues. I road checked after and it felt smoother. Headed out this week for a 300 mile trip! Thank you e-trailer!
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by: Tyson07/30/2021
Shipped on time, packaged good.
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by: Marc11/01/2017
This system made my 30' three axel equipment trailer ride like a Cadillac! Its so smooth when empty I almost forget I'm towing it. With a 13,000 lb excavator on it it's smooth as silk. I'd recommend this system to everyone who has a trailer.
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by: Larry11/21/2017
Happy with it made a difference in how trailer handles. Did have a few problems with installing but that was due to me and not the product.
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by: Sam08/29/2015
Product is very robust. It arrived very quickly-I was surprised. All parts were present and instructions, even for me, were clear and adequate.etrailer you're awesome!
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by: Kevin05/31/2016
Product was as advertised - easy shipping. Thank you!
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by: John04/25/2020
So far it's working great. The ride is much smoother.
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by: Shawn10/09/2016
I recieved the parts much quicker than expected. Great place to work with.
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by: Donald08/16/2021
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by: William08/03/2021
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by: Rhonda09/23/2021
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by: Nickolas08/21/2021
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
These things look beefy as hell compared to online photos. These are WAY better then factory stock. I have them On my Big Tex dump trailer 90sr after snapping my stock ones. I haul small tractors and mowers, deliver stone and soil. Very satisfied with my upgrade.
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by: Jim Morford,04/28/2021
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
I replaced my leaf springs, drums, brakes and added the Dexter E-Z Suspension kit to my Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel trailer last year. This was my first time working with etrailer and I can’t say enough about how well it all went from the ordering to the install. Tammie P did a amazing job with knowing what parts would work best on my trailer. Tammie also gave me updates on my deliveries that I appreciated. I had a trip planned short after I received my parts. So having someone at their end checking on arrival dates helped. In the future I will definitely use etrailer for all my trailer needs. Thanks again for all the help! Great Team....
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by: Cruz04/27/2021
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
Product is exactly as described. Very nice compared to the stock junk that was on my trailer. Easy to install looks good too. Can't wait to test drive the ride.
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Joshua C - 09/06/2020
by: Joshua09/05/2019
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
I had morryde LRE suspension system on my 5th wheel and it failed after several emails that I did not get a response to I ordered these, cut off my old suspension and installed these 2 days later i towed my camper 16 hours south and it worked great it eliminated the "bucking"i was experiencing overall way better system I'm very pleased
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It is holding up very well
Joshua C - 09/06/2020
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by: John06/11/2021
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
This is an awesome upgrade for any dual axel trailer. Very heavy duty compared to the stock parts. Much smoother ride. All of the wear points can be greased. etrailer was prompt in shipping this item and it arrived on time.
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Dale - 07/25/2020
by: Dale07/24/2019
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
These are are direct replacement for the stock equalizers on my Dexter D44 4400lbs axles. They were very easy to install and have done a great job smoothing out the ride of the trailer. They are a lot heavier duty than the stock equalizer. So far I have been very impressed. If they last for a number of years I will be very happy
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After a year these are still working great. They have done a lot to smooth out the trailers ride on the terrible roads.
Dale - 07/25/2020
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William R - 10/09/2020
by: William R.10/06/2019
Review from a similar E-Z Flex in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
Great product. Not an easy installation but well worth the effort. Tuffest part is getting the old bolts out and the new bushings and bolts pressed back in. I found I could not effectively pound them out or in as directions suggests. I made a simple tool using a large C clamp and two sockets to press the old ones out and the new ones in. Picture enclosed
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A great improvement. I certainly recommend this upgrade.
William R - 10/09/202035
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- Recommended Equalizer, Leaf Spring, and Hardware for 2005 Weekend Warrior Suspension System UpgradeFor your upgrade in trailer suspension on your triple axle Weekend Warrior toy hauler I recommend the E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit with 7-3/4" Equalizers # K71-657-00. This kit comes with all the equalizers and hardware you need. Then you will use the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # SP-053275 and I recommend upgrading your axle u-bolts to the # APUBR-9. You will use the following quantities: 1-E-Z Flex Kit 6-Leaf Springs 3-U-bolt Kits This...
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- Which Dexter EZ Flex Kit for 2009 Weekend Warrior Triple AxleFor a triple axle trailer with 6k rated axles the correct Dexter EZ Flex is the part # K71-656-00. The # K71-657-00 would be for 8k axles. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Suggested Equalizer Upgrade Kit for Triple 8,000 Pound Axles with 33 Inches of SpacingAs the Dexter # K71-657-00 is rated for 35 inches of axle spacing, I do not suggest using it. However, we do have a MORryde system that will work with your spacing. The MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers for Triple Axle Trailers w/ 33" Wheelbase - 8K # MR59ZR is specifically designed to be used with 33 inches of axle spacing and 8,000 pound axles. The MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit # MR86ZR would then complete this kit and get you up and running.
view full answer... - Cushioned Equalizer Replacement Kit for 2004 Weekend Warrier with Triple Axle SetupThanks for getting me the width of your current equalizers. Since they are 7-3/4 inches the part # K71-657-00 is a great solution that includes cushioned equalizers that fit as well as shackles and everything else needed to install. This will improve the ride quality of your trailer suspension noticeably. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Shackles Not Aligning With Bolts On Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension KitIn regards to the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit like part # K71-657-00, I too ran into the same issue of the holes in the shackle not lining up with the bolts. This was a simple fix as all that was required was to simply use a hammer and hit the bolts in either directly to then re-align them to the shackles. I agree they should fit out of the box but it's a minor adjustment to make that should not take much time/effort.
view full answer... - EZ Flex Equalizer Kit for Triple Axle Setup that has 7-3/4 inch Long EqualizersSince your current equalizers are 7-3/4 inches the EZ Flex kit part # K71-657-00 that you referenced would fit and work well as a replacement. The ride height would not be significantly changed either. While you do have a unique looking suspension hanger on your trailer this would easily fit the same way. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Why Do the Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizers Turn DownI spoke to my contact at Dexter Axle and they informed me that you may have the incorrect kit. There are currently two different E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kits for triple axle trailers which will depend on axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33" apart then you will want to use part # K71-656-00 but if your axles are 35" apart then you will want to use part # K71-657-00. It looks like you have the part # K71-657-00 therefore your axles should be 35" apart center...
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- Will Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizers K71-657-00 Give Triple Axle Toy Hauler More Axle Travel?The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 will replace the current equalizers on your triple axle toy hauler as the front equalizer 13-126 you have means you have 35" axle spacing which is exactly what this kit was designed for. This kit will not give your axle extra travel but will instead absorb road shock and eliminate chucking giving you a much better ride. I included a video of the # K71-657-00 for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - What Type Of Nuts Are Used With the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension KitsThe E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit part # K71-657-00 comes with both flange nuts part # 006-092-01 and lock nuts part # 006-007-01. The flange nuts which are essentially a nut that has an integrated washer that reduces the chance of loosening because the clamping force is more evenly distributed around the nut are used on all of the wet bolts whereas the lock nuts are used on the standard bolts. The wet bolts are used to connect the leaf springs to the equalizers whereas the standard...
view full answer... - Recommended Equalizer Shocks For Triple Axle 4200 Cyclone Toy HaulerFor your triple axle on your 4200 Cyclone toy hauler, I recommend the E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit with 7-3/4" Equalizers # K71-657-00. This system includes the wet bolts, metal bushings, and shackle straps. This system is also available with 5-5/8 inch equalizers # K71-656-00. Another great option to consider is the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers w/ Bronze Bushings - Double Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 5K to 8K # LC279689. These are very similar with the metal bushings, but...
view full answer... - Determining Correct Suspension Kit for Triple Axle Trailer The Dexter E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 referenced in your question is designed for triple axle trailers and includes equalizers that measure 7-3/4 inches long. If your Weekend Warrior has 3 axles and the equalizer length matches your existing set, this should work great. The shackles included with this kit have an overall length of 3-3/4 inches and a distance between bolt holes of 2-1/4 inches (center to center). If the 2-5/8 inch shackle measurement you provided...
view full answer... - Replacement Dexter Equalizers and Leaf Springs for 2014 Cyclone Triple Axle Trailer The Dexter E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 referenced in your question is designed for triple axle trailers like yours and includes four 7-3/4 inch equalizers. You can compare this size to your existing equalizers to confirm that will work well as replacements. We also have this same kit with 5-5/8 inch equalizers with the part # K71-656-00. Both kits include bolts and shackle links as well. Then, to choose replacement leaf springs, you will just want to take a quick...
view full answer... - Replacement Bronze Bushings for Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension KitThe replacement bronze bushings you can use for the E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 are the Bronze Bushings # K71-291-00 which are a quantity of four or Bronze Bushing # D014-077-00 which is a quantity of one. I have added links to video reviews of the bushings for you to take a look at as well.
view full answer... - Are Different Length Spring Equalizers Normal on a Triple Axle Trailer?I spoke with a representative of Dexter Axle, who told me that it is perfectly normal for the front and rear equalizers to be different lengths. I've added a link which shows you each of our triple axle equalizers, as well as a a link to a help article which you may find useful.
view full answer... - Recommended Fix for Triple-Axle 5th Wheel Toy Hauler Surging & BouncingThe 15,172-lb unloaded weight of the Forest River triple-axle toy hauler 395AMP is potentially getting pretty close to your Silverado 2500's towing limit by the time the trailer is loaded up, so the first thing I suggest is making sure the trailer is loaded in such a way that you have enough pin weight. Too little pin weight can lead to handling issues like sway and bounce. 5th wheel pin weight should be 20-25% of the gross trailer weight. When transporting several 4-wheelers, for example,...
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view full answer... - Which E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System Fits a 2007 Keystone Raptor 3814SS 5th WheelThe 5-5/8 inch E-Z Flex Equalizer in part # K71-652-00, have a capacity of 3,000 pounds (6,000 total for the whole system). The 7-3/4 inch equalizers in the Triple Axle Kit, # K71-657-00, have a capacity of 4,000 pounds (16,000 pounds for the whole system). When I did a little research on your 2007 Keystone Raptor 3814, I found that it has a dry weight of 11,525 pounds. If the existing equalizers have the same ratings as the E-Z Flex models, then they have a capacity of 12,000 pounds...
view full answer... - Trailer Hangers for E-Z flex Triple Axle KitThe EZ FLex kits like the # K71-657-00 are designed to work with standard trailer hanger kits. If you need hangers you could use the part # 28-5 for all of the hangers that your trailer needs and you'd be set as the EZ Flex kit comes with everything else you'd need.
view full answer... - Will E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit Fit a 2002 Alfa Toyhouse Triple Axel TrailerThe E-Z Flex suspension kit # K71-657-00 is designed to replace triple axle systems that have 7-3/4 inch long equalizers. Measure the equalizer length on your current set up (from the center of one eye to the center of the other eye) to determine if this kit will fit your trailer. There are 3 different hanger kits associated with the PR6 spring and triple axle trailers. Two of them have 7-3/4 inch long equalizers and one uses 8 inch long equalizers so there is a good chance that K71-657-00.
view full answer... - Will E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit With 7-3/4 Equalizers Fit 6,000lb Lippert AxleWith 8 inches center to center hole that's a good start as these will flex between 7-1/4 to 8-1/4 measurements however you also may make sure you have the 35" center axle to center axle spacing and have 9/16" bolt holes. The # K71-657-00 is a direct replacement for the Dexter Standard Equalizer 13-122 so these will be a fit.
view full answer... - Which Dexter EZ Flex Kit Fits Triple Axle Trailer with 35 inch Axle Spacing Yes the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 definitely is a fit for your trailer based on the axle spacing and the shackle dimensions you listed.
view full answer... - How to Measure to Determine if E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 will FitSince the left to right distance between your current equalizer holes is 8 and 7-1/4 inches the triple axle kit part # # K71-657-00 will fit since that's compatible with what this is designed to fit.
view full answer... - Dexter Ez Flex Kit for Fitting 2020 Attitude 5th Wheel with Triple AxleThe Dexter EZ Flex kits are the most popular and we recommend them highly. I do not know the axle capacity of your trailer but we have the 6k axle kit part # K71-657-00 as well as the 8k kit part # K7656-00 which would work well as long as you can verify the capacity of your axles.
view full answer... - Which Dexter EZ Flex Triple Axle Equalizer Kit Comes with Equalizers that are 7-3/4 inches WideThe Dexter EZ Flex kit part # K71-657-00 that you referenced is a triple axle equalizer kit that comes with cushioned equalizers that are 7-3/4 inches wide from bolt hole center to bolt hole center. You may have ordered the # K71-656-00 instead as it comes with equalizers that are 5-5/8 inches wide instead. Based on what you said you need the correct kit is the part # K71-657-00.
view full answer... - How to Determine if the Dexter EZ Flex Triple Axle Suspension System Will Fit a 2009 CycloneThe Dexter EZ Flex suspension system # K71-657-00 will fit in place of equalizers that are 7-1/4 to 8-1/4 inches long. The length is measured from the center of one hole to the center of the other hole. Measure the length of your equalizers to determine if the kit will fit.
view full answer... - E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System for a KZ Durango 285RL 5th Wheel TrailerWe have 4 E-Z Flex suspension systems and all have wet bolts with zerk fittings for lubrication. There are 2 tandem axle applications and 2 triple axle applications. For tandem axles we have kit # K71-652-00 with 5-5/8 inch long equalizers and 6k capacity. It is designed for an axle spacing of 33 inches. We also have kit # K71-653-00 with 7-3/4 inch long equalizers and 8k capacity. It is designed for an axle spacing of 35 inches. For triple axles we have # K71-656-00 with 5-5/8 inch...
view full answer... - Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit For 2008 Jayco Triple Axle 5TH Wheel CamperThe Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 is a universal suspension kit but you will need to confirm a few measurements on your 2008 Jayco 5th Wheel to ensure a proper fit. First this kit is only designed to work with double eye leaf springs that are 1-3/4" wide. The equalizers in this kit are designed to replace equalizers that are 7-3/4" wide for the short equalizer and 8-3/8" wide on the long equalizer. They are 2-7/8" tall and use shackle straps that are 2-1/4" from hole center...
view full answer... - Recommended Suspension Upgrade for a Keystone Carbon 417The Keystone Carbon 417 should have a 35" axle spread which can be confirmed by measuring from the center of each axle. In which case, we have options from both Dexter and MORryde. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Triple Axle Trailers part # MR39ZR and Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part # K71-657-00 are both great choices. I recommend Dexter as it comes with the shackle straps and wet bolts so it's more of a complete kit and the shackle straps are much ticker than normal for increase rigidity.
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