How To Choose Correct Torflex Lift Kit

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I got a new truck so the distance between the tailgate and bed rails are to close for my liking. Which model/part number will work to install a lift kit onto my trailer. Dual axle.

asked by: Eddie

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In order to choose the correct Torflex Lift Kit like part # K71-725-02 you'll need to know the axle model. The above for example is for a model #12. The model can be found on the axle tag sticker located on the axle tube. I have attached a full list of options below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

If you are wanting to add one of the Torflex Lift Kits to your Forest River travel trailer you will first need to install a Dexter Torflex Axle as that is the type of axle these lift kits are meant to fit. My contact at Dexter Axle said that since…

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Answer 2

The Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02 will allow you to add 3-1/8" of lift on your tandem axle trailer with #12 Dexter Torflex axles. Your axle has mounting holes in the side and top of the flange. You will bolt the lift kit to the side of the mount…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02 is the correct one to use on your 5th wheel trailer with tandem #12 Dexter 7K Torflex axles. This kit will provide an additional 3-1/8 inches of rise and will help level out your trailer so it isn't nose…

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Answer 4

You simply need a different kit. The Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 3-1/8" Lift #K71-725-02. This kit has the 9 inch on center holes for your axle. I've attached a photo of the lift to assist.

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Answer 5

We do have a lift kit for your Lippert 7K torsion axle but the Dexter Torflex Lift Kits like part #K71-725-02 are designed to fit specific Dexter torsion axles. For example, the above mentioned kit will only fit a #12 Torflex axle that has a 5,500 -…

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Answer 6

The Dexter Torflex Lift Kits like the Tandem Axle #K71-725-02 that you referenced are only confirmed to work with Dexter Torflex axles. It's possible that the spacers will fit with your AL-KO axles but this has not been tested. The spacers for…

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Answer 7

We do have lift kits for trailers with Dexter Torflex Torsion Axles however, I don't have any information on what specific axles your trailer is equipped with so you will need to find out what axle is one your trailer either by calling the…

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Answer 8

The lift kits we carry fit with specific axles; the #K71-725-02 is a tandem axle application and will give a 3-1/8" lift and is compatible with side-mounted #12 Torflex axles with 5,500-7,000-lb capacities. If that is what your axle is, this kit…

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Answer 9

Hey Robert, so the Dexter Torflex lift kit part #K71-725-02 that you referenced is designed to fit Torflex axles that are between 5,500 and 7,000 lbs. I don't know for certain what axles your horse trailer has so you'd need to verify that by…

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Answer 10

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 11

I called my contact at Dexter axle and they informed me that the mounting brackets for the Torflex Lift Kit part #K71-724-02 is different from the mounting brackets on the Torflex Lift Kit part #K71-725-02. Therefore, if you have #12 torflex axles on…

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Answer 12

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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