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• Replacement Equalizer, Shackles and Shock Kit For a 2022 Nash 23D Travel Trailer
  The Triangular Equalizer # TREQ310 is a replacement for the Dexter 13-10 on your 2022 Nash 23D travel trailer. You should consider upgrading to the MORryde ALLTREK 4000 Shock Absorbing Equalizers # MR89DR. These will pair with either the 2-1/4" # MR46ZR or 3-1/8" # MR76ZR shackle kits depending on the length from center hole to center hole on your shackle links. While we do not carry the same KYB shocks installed by Nash we do have the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kits. These are available for...
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• Cushioned Equalizer Upgrade Recommendation for 2012 Forest River Work and Play
  Mark, the Dexter EZ Flex part # K71-652-00 can be used to replace your # TREQ310 and is cushioned like you are wanting. The 25-1/4 inch leaf spring size is very common but you didn't mention what axle capacity you have so if you needed a 5k spring you'd part # e44sr, 4k axle part # e57SR, or 6k axle part # e34SR. Keep in mind going with a little higher of a capacity than needed is perfectly fine.
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• Can A Taller Equalizer Be Installed To Gain Extra Height
  Hey Bruce, You can swap out your current equalizer for a taller one, like the # TREQ310 you were looking at, but you could run into fitment issues and might need to replace the shackle straps, hangers, or even the leaf springs to accommodate the change. With such a small change you might be fine but the shackle straps would be the next thing to swap out if you're not getting a 'W' shape from equalizers to the shackle straps (pictured below). Too far in or too far out can cause the suspension...
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• Replacing Equalizer And Shackles On 2018 Keystone Sprinter 5th Wheel 269FWRLS
  Hello George, thanks for reaching out. When replacing equalizers and shackles, it is critical that the replacement parts are identical in size to the stock components. There is a small amount of tolerance, like maybe 1/2" or less, but any difference more than this can throw the suspension off and cause things to go out of alignment. Also, the axle spacing is not the best thing to use for selecting an equalizer. The best way is to go strictly off the dimensions of the current equalizer....
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• Can Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit Replace Dexter 13-10 Equalizer
  Your 13-10 equalizers, which should be equivalent to Equalizer # TREQ310 measures 6-1/16 inches from bolt hole to bolt hole (see accompanying photo) and due to that you will need to use the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System # K71-652-00. Your equalizers are not long enough to use the other kit you referenced; the replacements you select do need to measure up from bolt hole to bolt hole. I have added a link to a video review and video install for you to check out as well.
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• What is Best Way to Lift Trailer Suspension To Allow Fifth Wheel to Sit Level w Over Axle Springs
  The ideal trailer height is one that allows it to sit as level as possible and has at least 6 inches between the bed rails of the truck and the overhang of the trailer. Since you need a bit more height and you have your axles below your leaf springs already and you have different mounting holes on your suspension hangers your best option would be to move the springs to the lower holes as that would give you the 1 inch of lift you are looking for. Going with a taller equalizer too would...
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• Can The # TREQ310 Be Replaced With The Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279687
  Hi Lee, The # TREQ310 has a 4" vertical spacing compared to the Equa-Flex's # LC279687 2-1/2" spacing so that would cause an issue with your height. With the spacings for this equalizer the other options we offer would either decrease the height or require you to rework your leaf springs, shackle straps, and possibly hangers to fit the new spacings. The closest option we offer would be the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit # LC696740, which has a 3-1/4" height. You could go with...
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• Can I Change Out My Short Equalizers For Taller Equalizers
  You could use a 6-1/6" long by 4" tall equalizer like part # TREQ310 to replace your 6-1/8 x 3-3/4 however changing to a taller equalizer may require you to change to taller spring hangers to keep the geometry correct. The suspension may still be level without changing the hangers but it is possible you will have to change them. I have attached a helpful article for your reference.
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• Dexter Triangular Equalizer Kit With Wet Bolts And No Grease Zerk On Top of Equalizer
  Randy, I have a couple routes you can go since the grease zerk on the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-448-00 is not going to fit inside your hanger. We do have the Triangular Equalizer # TREQ310 but this comes with nylon inserts so you would need to swap them for Bronze # D014-077-00 if you wanted to have Wet Bolts # MR46ZR. Otherwise you could use the Kit # K71-448-00 and swap out the standard pivot bolts which come with the kit for the Wet Bolt # MR92HR and Nut # MR85DR. The...
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• Looking For Suspension Upgrades For 2020 Puma 253FBS 5th Wheel
  Hey Bill, thanks for reaching out. The MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit # MR46ZR is exactly correct for you. It comes with the 2-1/4" HD shackles, bronze bushings and wet bolts, all of which will be a nice upgrade for your 5th wheel. With proper care these suspension components will last the life of the trailer. The equalizer is going to be a bit more tricky. The new equalizer needs to be identical in size to the current one. There is a small amount of tolerance like 1/2" or less. Any more...
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• Cushioned Equalizer for Trailer Recommendation to Replace TREQ310
  Hey Rob, the Dexter EZ Flex part # K71-652-00 can be used to replace your # TREQ310 but you would lose a little bit of height on your trailer since this is a shorter equalizer. Or for something more similar in height we have the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 33" Wheelbase - 8K # MR87ZR but this will require shorter shackle straps part # MR46ZR.
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• Can Taller Trailer Suspension Equalizer Increase Trailer's Ride Height
  You could do that, but in order to get the height increase, you'll also need to go with taller front and rear spring hangers. For instance, if your current equalizers are 2 inches high, and you switch to the # TREQ310 equalizer which would add two inches, you'd also need a 2 inch taller spring hanger, such as # E4139. If you don't raise the height all the way across the board, the trailer could handle poorly and be more susceptible to sway. If the trailer has a 2-3/8 or a 3 inch diameter...
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• Using Taller Equalizer to Lift Trailer After Changing to Lower Mounting Holes on Hangers
  As you mentioned in your question, we typically recommend replacing existing hangers with taller ones to ensure you get the trailer lift you are wanting. But with that being said, in your particular application, that is what you will essentially be doing since you already adjusted the front and rear hangers to the lower mounting hole. Because of this, replacing the 2 inch tall Equalizer # TREQ104 with the 4 inch tall Equalizer # TREQ310 that you referenced will indeed lift your trailer...
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• Correct Replacement for Dexter 13-10 Equalizer
  The correct replacement for a Dexter 13-10 Equalizer is the Triangular Equalizer part # TREQ310, not the Curved Equalizer part # TREQE1. If you want to upgrade, the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers part # LC279688 would work but you might want to go with a slightly shorter shackle strap like part # TRSL200 or part # TRSL225 due to the equalizer being longer. I have attached a list of our shackle straps below as well. The upgraded equalizer is going to be a night and day difference in regards...
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• How to Increase Ride Height of Fifth Wheel for More Clearance Above Truck Bed Side Rails
  I'm assuming that you mean that when you drop the Goosebox by 2-3 inches it will raise the front height of the trailer, leaving it a bit high in the front. You want to raise the rear of the trailer so the underside of the loft won't hit the bed sides at the rear of the truck, is that correct? If the leaf springs for your camper are UNDER the axle, and your axle is 2-3/8 or 3 inches in diameter, you can use an Over-Under kit, like # K71-384-00 for a 2-3/8 axle or # K71-385-00 for a 3 inch...
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• Recommended Upgrade For 6-1/16" Long Equalizer TREQ310
  I do have an upgrade option for your 6-1/16" long, 4" tall Equalizer # TREQ310, and since you don't want to lower the ride height with the E-Z Flex # K71-652-00, I recommend going with an option from MORryde, as the Equa-Flex are just too long at 7-1/2". So instead I recommend the following: - MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 33" Wheelbase - 8K # MR87ZR - MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" Long Shackle Straps # MR46ZR The MORryde # MR87ZR...
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• Can I Replace 4 Leaf Springs With 5 Leaf Springs For The Axle On My Trailer
  Yes, you can replace your 4 Leaf Springs with 5 Leaf Springs like part # e34SR as long as you replace all of the springs at the same time. There really isn't any advantage if you want to go with 5 leaf springs over 4 leaf springs. Typically, you always want to try to get the same parts to replace what you already have, but 1/8 of an inch difference per leaf spring won't make much of a difference in how everything fits together. The 5 leaf springs will work just fine for you. We also have...
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• Troubleshooting Rear Hangers Breaking and Front Shackle Strap Making Contact with Trailer Frame
  If a rear hanger has broken off twice at the weld on your tandem axle trailer, it's possible that your axles aren't lined up perfectly which is leading to a twisting action during travel. I recommend checking to be sure that the axles are lined up straight with the trailer frame and that nothing looks off with regards to their orientation with each other. Your front shackle straps coming into contact with the trailer frame likely isn't related to the rear hanger issue, but it still is...
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• Why Do Trailer Suspension Equalizers Come in Different Shapes and Sizes
  Equalizers for trailer suspension have different shapes, lengths, and heights to accommodate different axle spacing, spring lengths, and deck heights. Going to an equalizer that is not the same length and height as the original will require replacing other parts as well including but not limited to the spring hangers and springs themselves. The previous owner of your trailer probably wanted the trailer lower but he didn't do it correctly. With the bow in the axle facing done it reduces...
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• Hanger Spacing for Tandem Axle Trailer Using 25-1/4-Inch Leaf Springs
  The distance on center between the spring hanger bolt holes for dual axle setups, with the # APT9 Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit, should be 29-1/2 inches for double eye springs that measure 25-1/4 inches on center between the spring eyes and for axles that are 3 inches in diameter. This will put your axle spacing somewhere between 33-1/2 and 34 inches. You will also need to determine the position of the axles before welding the spring hangers into place. The general rule of thumb for...
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• How to Prevent Leaf Springs from Hitting Trailer Frame on a Gooseneck Trailer
  It sounds like the eye of the leaf spring is coming in contact with the bottom of the trailer frame. If this is the case then your only three options to fix this would entail either replacing the equalizers, shackle straps, or leaf spring hangers. The equalizers and leaf spring hangers would need to be taller and the shackle straps would need to be shorter in order to gain the clearance you are looking for. The leaf spring hangers will require you to cut off the old and weld the new on...
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• Increasing 5th Wheel Ride Height by Installing Taller Equalizer
  Changing your equalizer height by two inches will gain you a slight height increase, but because all the pieces of the suspension (springs and shackles) all move together, you will not get the full 2 inch height increase. The equalizer will be a bit taller, but most of the height difference will be taken up by the springs and shackles, because the height is not being changed at either end where the springs connect to the spring hangers. Your best bet would be to choose taller spring hangers,...
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• Raising Height of 5th Wheel Suspension to Provide Proper Clearance Between Bed Sides and Trailer
  There are a few things you can try to get the proper 6 inch clearance between the top of the bed sides and the bottom of the fifth wheel trailer loft. One or more of these suggestions might be required to achieve the proper clearance. If your truck is lifted or has larger than stock wheels/tires, returning the truck to stock ride height will solve the problem in most cases. Adjusting the fifth wheel hitch so that it is at its highest level and moving the pin box so that it is at its lowest...
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• Correct Installation of Suspension Equalizer on Boat Trailer
  A tandem axle trailer suspension's equalizers like # TREQE1 should install with the single center hole at the top, where it attaches to the center hanger. This can be seen in the linked diagram taken from our article on double-eye trailer suspensions. This diagram also shows how the shackles should be positioned. Neither the shackle straps nor the spring eyes should be contacting the trailer frame. If you can send us a photo or two showing your suspension we may be better able to diagnose...
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