Can an EZ Flex Equalizer Replace a Shorter One on a Trailer

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will the E Z flex a71-654-00 work on my 6 1/8 x 4 tall

asked by: Denny H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Left to right the EZ Flex Equalizer part # K71-654-00 matches up perfectly as it has a range of 5-1/4 inch to 6-1/4 inch.

The height will be a little bit taller as it sits 5-5/8 which will be 1-1/8 inches taller than what you have.

To compensate for this you can go with a taller shackle so that the spring gets carried at the same height. You would need to measure your current shackles and then check out the link to the page I attached that has all of the shackles we carry. You would want to go with a shackle close to an inch tall than what you have. You will be able to select the lengths of shackles on the filters of the page.

The longest one we offer is part # TRSL350 which is 3-1/2 inches long.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

You can use wet bolts with nylon bushings or bronze bushings. That said, bronze is usually recommended for longer lifespan.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

You want leaf spring shackles to be at a slight angle as that prevents the springs from flipping around to the other side of the equalizer over uneven terrain. I attached a picture that shows what the angle is typically like.

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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