Correct Lift Kit for Dexter Torflex #11 Axle on Airstream Tandem Axle Trailer

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Hi I would like to confirm this is the correct lift kit for my 2012 30ft airstream intl. the axles have a sticker that states DEX#1589714 HF=86.75 OB=67.07 SA22DRT P12 - Fremont

asked by: Stuart G

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Thanks for that photo and based on that you do have a #11 Dexter Torflex axle on your Airstream tandem axle trailer.

I can confirm that the correct lift kit for a tandem axle trailer with a #11 Torflex axle is the Torflex Lift Kit # K71-724-02.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

As long as the Dexter 4,500 lb axles on your trailer are torsion style Torflex axles yes the Dexter lift kit part #K71-724-02 is correct for it. If your trailer instead has leaf spring style suspension it would not work and you'd need to go with…

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Answer 2

I spoke to my contact at Dexter Axle and they confirmed that you have a #11 Torflex Axle on your 2021 Airstream Caravell 22FB. The correct lift kit for that axle is the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-7/8" Lift #K71-724-02. This isn't…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the pictures! I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle who was able to confirm that you have #11 Torflex axles so the correct lift kit is part #K71-724-02. Since yours has top mounting holes you also need the bracket kit #DX57FR for…

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Answer 4

To identify the type of Dexter Torflex axle you have on your trailer, there should be a tag or plate located somewhere on the axle itself that lists the part number and weight capacity. The weight capacity should be a good indication of what type of…

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Answer 5

Thanks so much for the photo that was super helpful, and what the axle tag shows is that you have a #11 Dexter Torflex axle. We do have the correct lift kit for you, which is the following part: - Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle #K71-724-02 This kit…

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Answer 6

From what I was able to determine from some research, the 2017 Airstream Globetrotter 27FB does have a #11 Torflex axle on it, so the Dexter #K71-724-02 is the correct lift kit for your trailer.

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Answer 7

You have a Dexter #11 Torflex axle. Dexter offers a spacer kit as part #K71-724-02, but it's sold as a tandem axle kit only and isn't available for a single axle so you'd have some leftover parts you wouldn't need. If you don't…

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Answer 8

Thank you for providing that picture. It is true that your typical #11 Torflex axle has a capacity of 4,100-6,000 lbs. However, your axle is in fact a #11 Torflex despite the 3,500 lb capacity. This was confirmed by Dexter. The correct lift kit for…

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Answer 9

We've had customers with your 2020 Airstream Caravel 22FB reach out to us in past looking for a lift kit and with the axle info you provided we were able to determine that your trailer has Dexter #11 Torflex axles so the correct lift kit is the…

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Answer 10

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 11

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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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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Correct Lift Kit for Dexter Torflex #11 Axle on Airstream Tandem Axle Trailer

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