Tandem Axle Lift Kit for 3,500 Pound Torflex Axles

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Im looking to purchase K71-725-02 for my Trail-lite Trailcruiser fifth wheel trailer TC-524RK. Im wondering 1 is it the right part current axles are Lippert lc135-tb. Id like to raise the axles at least 3.

asked by: Ryan

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Your axle is a 3,500 pound axle so the lift kit you need is # K71-707-02. This is for axles rated between 2,300 to 4,000 pounds. It'll give you a lift of 2-5/8 inches.

The # K71-725-02 kit is for 5,500 to 7,000 pound axles.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

It's ok if you have 2,200 lb axles; so long as you have a #10 Dexter Torflex Axle the correct lift kit is the following: - Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle #K71-707-02

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Answer 2

I can definitely help and point you in the right direction. We have a few lift kits available and it will just depend on exactly what kind of axles you have on your camper. The Lift kit #K71-725-02 that you were looking at will #12 Torflex axles with…

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Answer 3

Hi Roger; are you referring to the 3-1/8" lift on the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02? All of the lift kit heights are set by Dexter and are specific to your Torflex axle model so you really don't have a choice. The 3-1/8" is only designed…

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Answer 4

If you are comfortable working with tools then the install of the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-707-02 will take you about a day. There is a great customer review that says it took him 6 hours to complete the installation at home. If you will be taking it to…

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Answer 5

The Dexter Torflex Lift Kit #K71-707-02 referenced in your question is designed for the #10 Torflex axle with a 2,300 to 4,000 pound capacity. As you mentioned, the lift kit cannot be used with Torflex axles that use a 3 inch high profile bracket.…

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Answer 6

The Torflex Lift Kits like part #K71-707-02 do come with a protective painted black finish. As mentioned, the paint can chip if not careful. That said, the finish is not really crucial for most applications which is why the paint is not as durable.…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the pictures of your axles, based on that you do not have the 3 inch high profile bracket so the lift kit part #K71-707-02 would fit. The taller profile bracket is essentially like a taller bracket above the axle that sits up higher almost…

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Answer 8

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.

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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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…

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Answer 12

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…

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