Replacement Suspension Bushing for Dexter 10K to 15K Trailer Axles  

When installing rubber or nylon bushings like the Dexter #K71-372-00 in your leaf springs or equalizers, you'll want to use a block of wood or something that will protect the bushing, while hitting it with a hammer until it seats into the spring.…

It sounds like you have an antiquated suspension design or it was installed that way aftermarket at some point. Replacing the bushing with bronze ones such as #D014-077-00 would help the bushing to last longer but may not completely solve the issue.…

You could use the tandem axle hanger kit part #APT5 which comes with new hangers, equalizers, shackles, and bolts. As long as your leaf springs are the standard width of 1-3/4 inch this would work perfectly. For a standard size bushing replacement we…

You should be able to get the nylon bushings out fairly easily. In the worst case scenario, you can use an old 5/8 inch bolt or piece of round bar stock and punch the bushing out. The bronze bushings can be pounded in with a mallet or a hammer. If…

A replacement equalizer will be necessary if the rubber core needs to be replaced. If you measure your equalizer you will be able to determine which replacement you need. For example, the #013-144-03 Replacement Equalizer measures 7-3/4" from…

The only leaf spring bushing we offer with a 5/8" I.D. and 1" O.D. is the Rubber Bushing with Steel Sleeve part #DX77XR which measures 2-3/16" long. The bushing can be cut down if needed. I have attached all our leaf spring bushings…

The metal used in the hanger kit part #HAP-103-203-02 for the hangers is 3/16 inch thick. The hangers are for 3 inch wide slipper springs so that means the overall width is 3-3/8 inches.

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.

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…