Limited Tire Clearance with Stock Tire Size on a 2006 Forest River Cherokee 27Q

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I would like to replace the shackle straps and bolts as well.

asked by: William

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We recommend having a minimum of 3" between the top of the tire and bottom of the fender in order to allow for proper suspension travel. However, based on the photo you sent I believe you need new leaf springs as the ones you have appear to be almost completely flat. This has then compromised your tire clearance. The flattened leaf springs could either be a result of overloading the trailer or just general wear.

In order to replace them you would need to know your axle capacity and the distance between your hangers and shackle straps while the equalizer is straight. If you don't know your axle capacity then you can look on the trailer tag or center of the axle. Once you obtain this info you can either let me know what it is so I can recommend the correct replacements or you can use it yourself to find them in the attached selection.

I also strongly urge you to check that you are under the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your trailer as odds are if your leaf springs are that flat, the trailer is overloaded.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Will

10/2/2018

I got some numbers off of my leaf spring it is PR-4B and it is a 3500 lb. Axle thank you

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Conner L.

10/2/2018

Thanks for the part number. We have exactly what you need to replace these. For this, I recommend the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # SP-220275. This leaf spring is actually going to be rated a bit higher than what you have now which will most likely give you a bit more clearance and will be less likely to wear out as fast. Were you able to confirm tire size and axle capacity with what is on the trailer? If so then I think this will be just what you need.

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Will

10/2/2018

What about the equalizers? EQ-356 is what is on my equalizer

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Conner L.

10/2/2018

In order to replace the equalizers on your trailer we have a few options for you but none of the ones we have that will fit are going to give you any added height. If you are looking to upgrade to a set of cushioned equalizers then I recommend the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System part # K71-652-00 but if you just want a direct replacement then you can use the Curved Equalizer part # TREQ356.

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Answer 1

Hi Brian, To ensure you're getting the correct fit you'll want to measure the spacing horizontally from eyelet to eyelet and vertically from the hanger bolt eyelet down to the center of the shackle strap eyelets on your current equalizer. The…

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Answer 2

According to the fit specifications, the E-Z Flex #K71-652-00 are to fit tandem axles with 33 inches of axle spacing. You can also measure your current equalizers to make sure #K71-652-00 will be the correct replacement for your trailer's…

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Answer 3

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 4

I do have an option for you, but we do not carry the Dexter 072-027-00 you mentioned. However we do have the etrailer Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long #e64SR which will be 3/8" shorter but that is still close…

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Answer 5

We do have replacement center caps! Most 14" wheels have a pilot hole diameter of 3.19" so I recommend going with the replacement cap from Americana: - Americana Trailer Wheel Center Cap - Stainless Steel - 3.19" Pilot #AM90175…

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Answer 6

Hey Bob, if you have a 12 inch diameter 5 lug trailer wheel currently yes the Aluminum AM02 Series Gunmetal Machined Trailer Wheel #AM97PR would work great. What size tire do you have?

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Answer 7

There are five mounting brackets available that fit the Optronics Trailer Clearance Side Marker Light #MC65AB. These three are all black plastic. They are Optronics #A65PBPG, #A65PB and #A65B. The first two come with a single wire, the…

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Answer 8

Hi Robert; do you have a TST system like the #TST-507-RV-4-C? How old are the sensors? The #TST-507-RV-S4 sensors have a battery life of 12-18 months so it sounds like it might be time to replace the sensor if it is no longer detected. They are also…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the pictures. The tag does help narrow it down. It appears you have a pair of 2,500 lb axles on your trailer. This means we are likely dealing with an axle with a straight spindle that uses an Inner and outer bearing L44643 (1" inner…

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Answer 10

Yes, the 25-1/4" Long 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles item #e57SR, will indeed work to replace your older springs. You're going to be an inch shorter on your suspension travel using two of these so it will make your ride…

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Answer 11

Hello Rene, thanks for reaching out. It is pretty typical for RV manufacturers to use axles that are not rated for the full GVWR. They say this is because 10%-15% of the camper weight is on the hitch instead of the axles. They will put the bare…

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Answer 12

If you are measuring your current leaf springs and are getting 26 inches from the center of the spring eye to the center of the spring eye and they are older springs it makes sense that they were originally about an inch less than that because…

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