Are Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Good Replacements For 6 Inch Wide Triangular Equalizers

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I have a 2016 heartland 5th Wheel and its time to replace the old worn out bushings and equalizers. I want to upgrade the equalizers, but I don't want to lower the trailer anymore than it is, if anything, I would like to raise the back by 1/4 inch or so to help level the trailer since I am on the road so much. My existing equalizer spacing is 6 inch horizontal Center Hole to Center Hole and 5 inch diagonal center hole to center hole. I like the reviews of the Road Armor, and looks like a close replacement, but I am concerned it will lower my trailer. Is there a upgrade that would work better? How does the Road Armor compare to the Dexter E-Z Flex? Do they have a size that would fit better?

asked by: Del

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So based on the measurements you mentioned, the equalizer you have now is likely the Triangular Equalizer # TREQ310, and for that the best option for an equalizer upgrade kit is definitely the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit # LC696740.

This kit will absorb vibration and give you a much smoother ride by far, and will be a better option than the E-Z Flex due to the height difference. The E-Z Flex is a good kit, but too short for your needs, as there aren't shackle straps that will be able to accommodate the height difference well since you are concerned about lowering the trailer. What you will need are slightly shorter shackle straps than what you have now; since the standard is 2-5/8 inch shackle straps, if that's what you have now you can make up the difference with the Shackle Link - 2-1/4" Long # LC122487 or 2" Long # TRSL200.

You will need 8 of the straps to complete your set up, as well as 10 of the Zinc Shackle Bolt # TRFA73Z916DLNZ.

If you have different sized shackle straps, I have added a link below to our entire selection, as well as a link to a video review of the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit # LC696740.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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The MORryde SRE4000 Equalizers part #MR47ZR and Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part #K71-653-00 are both great options. The MORryde option does not come with as much as the Dexter option, the wet bolts and shackles are separate, part #MR46ZR or part…

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Both the MORryde Rubber Equalizers #MR87ZR and Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit #K71-652-00 are achieving the same result. They are doing so with slightly different designs but end up with the same result. I recommend using the Dexter E-Z Flex…

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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 4

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 5

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 11

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

Hello Graham, thanks for reaching out. Both the parts you mentioned, the Timbren #T54KV and #TASR5200S03 are 5,200 lb axle-less systems. The difference is the #T54KV is designed for off-road applications with offroad tires while the #TASR5200S03 is…

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