Wet Bolt Recommendation for Use with EZ Flex Trailer Suspension

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I have a 2015 Heartland Big Horn 3570 model with e-z flex hangers. What number wet bolt kit do I need for these 7000 lb dexter axils. Thanks in advance.

asked by: Dale G

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The correct replacement wet bolt for an EZ Flex setup is the step wet bolt part # 34007-187-00.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Bob! Most of our wet bolt kits actually come with bushings. Anything you saw without was likely just replacement parts. Based on your measurements, you need the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR46ZR. This comes with wet…

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Answer 2

Adding the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long #e34SR will only increase the height of your 2014 Grand Design Reflection 303 LS if your springs sit on top of the axle. The leaf thickness is 3/8" with an…

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Answer 3

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. Basically for the middle bolt there should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. Tightening the shackle bolts too much will squeeze the shackle straps against the leaf springs…

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Answer 4

Wheelbase isn't a good way to determine what heavy-duty suspension kit you need, despite manufacturers putting that as a listing. Instead, what you need to do in order to determine the right suspension kit is measure your equalizer from center to…

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Answer 5

Since suspension components use lock nuts on the ends of the shackle bolts and the bolts need to be able to allow movement you actually don't want to torque down the bolts at all. You want to snug them up so that there's no lateral play but…

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Answer 6

If you cannot use an over/under conversion kit then the only other way to raise the height of the trailer is to have the old suspension hangers cut off and new, taller ones welded on by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to the…

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Answer 7

I would face the grease fitting of the #K71-449-00 towards the rear of the trailer as that would limit the possibility of dirt or grime from getting into the grease fitting.

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In general shackle bolts turning from use over time does not considerably wear out components. As long as the bolts are greased normally the movement from standard use would not cause them to wear out. The tension of the bolt and nut is loose enough…

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The Dexter Heavy-Duty Tandem-Axle Trailer Suspension Kit for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs #K71-449-00, you mentioned will work well if you have equalizers that are 2.88 tall x 7.67 inch centers. This will be the ideal upgrade for your system.…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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