Dexter E-Z Flex Trailer Suspension Equalizer Recommendation to Replace 7-5/8 inches Wide Equalizers

Published 11/10/2015

Question:

I have a tandem axle trailer with 33inch axle center to axle center. I believe that the axles are rated at 8000 lbs. The current equalizer measures 7-5/8inch bolt to bolt horizontal and 2-3/4inch verticle bolt to bolt. Can you verify that the Dexter part: K71-653-00 is correct for this applicatioin. The literature specifies that this part no. is for 35inch axle centers. Your recommendations please. Thanks

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

The # K71-653-00 would work well for you. It's dimensions are close enough to your current equalizer so that it would work just fine. This equalizer is basically 1/8 of an inch taller and wider but that would be close enough that it would work.

The axle spacing can be different as different length leaf springs will change this figure slightly.

expert reply by: Jameson C