According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…
Hey Dusty, I emailed the manufacturer to get the dimensions you are looking for on the #ABS56FR and the overall length is 5-5/32” with the hole spacing of 3-29/32” center to center.
Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…
You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…
In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
Hey Don, welcome back! The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP67KR for your 2024 F-350 matches the OEM prep package. You are not limited to Reese 5th wheel hitches. This can be used with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3300 and #BWRVK3305 or slider…
I went out into the warehouse to measure the Lift Kit #K71-725-02 for you. The holes measure 9 inches on center and 9-1/2 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist.
It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…
Hi Kenneth! Since your 2023 Brinkley Z 3100 5th wheel has 7k axles, I recommend grabbing the Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 6-7K #TX77ZJ. These are priced very well, fit the standard 5 bolt pattern…
I checked with Dexter, manufacturer of many trailer parts, and according to them there should be at least 1 inch of space between the tires when under load. So once your trailer is loaded and ready to tow, if you have more than 1 inch of space…
The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…
According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…
Hey Dusty, I emailed the manufacturer to get the dimensions you are looking for on the #ABS56FR and the overall length is 5-5/32” with the hole spacing of 3-29/32” center to center.
Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…
You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…
In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
Hey Don, welcome back! The Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP67KR for your 2024 F-350 matches the OEM prep package. You are not limited to Reese 5th wheel hitches. This can be used with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3300 and #BWRVK3305 or slider…
I went out into the warehouse to measure the Lift Kit #K71-725-02 for you. The holes measure 9 inches on center and 9-1/2 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist.
It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…
Hi Kenneth! Since your 2023 Brinkley Z 3100 5th wheel has 7k axles, I recommend grabbing the Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 6-7K #TX77ZJ. These are priced very well, fit the standard 5 bolt pattern…
I checked with Dexter, manufacturer of many trailer parts, and according to them there should be at least 1 inch of space between the tires when under load. So once your trailer is loaded and ready to tow, if you have more than 1 inch of space…
The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…
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