Is Weight Rating For Lippert Equa Flex Equalizers Per Axle Or combined Weight Of Axles

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Lippert Equa Flex equalizers have weight ratings like 6000 - 8000. Is that weight per axle, as in 6 - 8000 lb axles or the whole trailer like two 3500 lb axles?

asked by: S. B

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The rating for the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279688 is 6,000 to 8,000 lbs per axle.

If you have smaller axles, you can check out the link I have attached that lists the Equa-Flex Equalizers we offer.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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