How to Determine Which Over Under Axle Kit Would Be Needed
Question:
I have a weekend warrior fk1900 with 2 dexter 3,500 lbs axles. I am planning to flip them and at the same time install the ez flex system but am not sue how to determine which one I need for each side.
asked by: Charles
Expert Reply:
The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3 inches diameter, the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-385-00, would be a great choice and if your axle is 2-3/8 inch diameter you could use the Over-Under Kit, # K71-384-00. These kits can be installed without welding but the manufacturer strongly recommends having the new spring seat tacked in place on the other side of the trailer axle.
Some refer to this process as "flipping the axles," but since axle has a slight bow to it you can't just flip them and reinstall them under the springs using the same spring seats. You have to install new spring seats on the opposite side of the axle so that it can be moved below the spring.
To pick out the correct EZ-Flex equalizers like the part # K71-654-00 that you referenced you will need to measure your current equalizers first. The height of this equalizer is 5-5/8 inches and the distance between the two side holes is between 5-1/4 inches and 6-1/4 inches depending on how compressed the equalizer is.
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
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Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizer Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Equalizer Upgrade Kit
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Tandem Axle
- Dexter
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