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• How to Determine Correct Equalizer Upgrade For Triple Axle Toy Hauler
  Hey Scott, While we don't have a way of knowing which equalizers are on your triple axle Attitude toy hauler, we can help you figure out the right ones to upgrade your suspension. It's pretty simple, as all you have to do is measure your equalizer from center-to-center of the bolt holes horizontally, as well as the height from the middle of the equalizer to the center of the top bolt hole. For example, if you measured your equalizer and it was 7-3/4" long and 2-7/8" tall you could use...
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• Why Do the Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizers Turn Down
  I 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 to...
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• Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit For 2008 Jayco Triple Axle 5TH Wheel Camper
  The 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...
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• Correct E-Z Flex Suspension System for Triple Axle Trailer with 6,000 Pound Axles
  If your trailer does have 6,000 pound axle it's likely you'll need the # K71-656-00 E-Z Flex Suspension System. The equalizers are 5-5/8 inches long between the bolt holes center on center. The other kit we carry is # K71-657-00 which is generally for 8,000 pound axles has equalizers that measure 7-3/4 inches long.
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• Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Upgrade For Triple Axle Trailer With 13-126 Equalizers
  Yes, the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 is the correct kit to upgrade your triple axle trailer which currently utilizes the 13-126 equalizer. Both these are designed for axle spacings 35" apart.
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• Recommended Suspension Upgrade for a Keystone Carbon 417
  The 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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• Recommended Equalizer, Leaf Spring, and Hardware for 2005 Weekend Warrior Suspension System Upgrade
  For 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 # e94SR 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 update...
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• How to Determine Which Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizer Kit is Correct for a Trailer
  To determine which Dexter E-Z Flex suspension system you need for your trailer you will simply need to choose whether your trailer has tandem or triple axles, as well as the length of your current equalizers. For a tandem axle trailer we have part # K71-652-00 which is 5-5/8" long, and part # K71-653-00 which is 7-3/4" long. For a triple axle trailer we have part # K71-656-00 which is 5-5/8" long, and part # K71-657-00 which is 7-3/4" long. I have attached some installation and review...
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• Recommended Suspension Kit and Leaf Springs With 34 Inches Between U-Bolts
  Based on the measurements you have given, the correct kit would be the # K71-657-00 Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs. You want to use the short equalizers. The hangers you have are designed for the 7-3/4" short version. It is critical because if you use the wrong size equalizer the springs will not compress and operate correctly. It would move the shackles into a horizontal position which would not allow the suspension to cycle. It should look...
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• Triple Axle Suspension Kit With Greaseable Wet Bolts and Equalizers
  Yes, we do have the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Triple-Axle Trailers # K71-360-00. This kit is designed for an axle spacing of 33" with its curved equalizers. We also have the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-656-00 which is also for an axle spacing of 33" if you want to go with a cushioned equalizer. This kit is for axles weighing up to 6,000lbs each. The 8,000LB Kit # K71-657-00 has longer equalizers designed for a 35" axle spacing.
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• Suggested Equalizer Upgrade Kit for Triple 8,000 Pound Axles with 33 Inches of Spacing
  As 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.
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• Which EZ Flex Trailer Suspension Kit Fits a Triple Axle Trailer
  The E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System # K71-652-00 is designed for a tandem axle trailer. For a triple axle trailer you will need either # K71-657-00 with 7-3/4 inch long equalizers or # K71-656-00 with 5-5/8 inch equalizers. You would not use just one set on one axle of a triple axle trailer because it would create a poor ride on the trailer and could increase the stress on the other suspension parts. In your picture it appears that one of the equalizers is different causing...
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• How Often Should Dexter EZ-Flex Equalizers Get Greased
  I spoke to my contact at Dexter and he informed me that they recommend greasing the E-Z Flex equalizers every three months or 3,000 miles. I also attached a pretty helpful guide to how often trailer components should be maintained. For grease Dexter recommends wheel bearing grease. For that we recommend the red grease part # L11390. A shock kit would help your trailer and would work well with the EZ Flex system but since you said you have square axles we don't have a kit for that. The...
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• Recommended Equalizer Shocks For Triple Axle 4200 Cyclone Toy Hauler
  For 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 does...
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• What Type Of Nuts Are Used With the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kits
  The 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...
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• Instructions to Use with Dexter EZ Flex Equalizer Kit for Triple Axle Trailer
  While we don't have a set of printed instructions I can show you for the Dexter EZ Flex part # K71-657-00 that you referenced we do have install videos that we shot when we installed this kit on two trailers that I attached to this page.
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• Dexter Ez Flex Kit for Fitting 2020 Attitude 5th Wheel with Triple Axle
  The 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.
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• Height of Cushioned Equalizers Included With Dexter Triple Axle K71-657-00 E-Z Flex Suspension Kit
  The cushioned equalizers included with the # K71-657-00 E-Z Flex Suspension Upgrade Kit are 2-7/8 inches tall, which would lower your trailer by a half inch, which will only lower your ride height by small amount. The kit includes the shackles and related hardware.
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• Will Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit Fit a Triple Axle Weekend Warrior 5th Wheel
  The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part # K71-656-00 is designed for a triple axle trailer with 33" axle spread which is the distance between the axles on center. I don't have a way to look up the axle spread for any one trailer but so long as you have what this kit designed for, 33" then it will be a great fit. The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part #K71-657-00 is the same kit as the above but for a 35" axle spread. If you have a different axle spread please just let me know what that...
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• Recommended Fix for Triple-Axle 5th Wheel Toy Hauler Surging & Bouncing
  The 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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• Which Dexter EZ Flex Kit for 2009 Weekend Warrior Triple Axle
  For 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.
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• 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...
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• How to Determine if the Dexter EZ Flex Triple Axle Suspension System Will Fit a 2009 Cyclone
  The 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.
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• Hanger Kit to Be Used with Triple Axle Dexter EZ Flex K71-657-00
  Yes the hanger kit part # APTT5 would work well with the Dexter EZ Flex part # K71-657-00 that you mentioned as well. The 3-1/4 inch height of all of the equalizers would work great without any issue.
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