Recommended Equalizers and Lift Kit For 7 x 12 Tandem Axle Cargo Trailer

Updated 04/22/2021 | Published 04/21/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 6,000 lbs

(576)

$385.85

Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long

(743)

$9.85

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

(774)

$64.98

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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$86.99

Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers - Double Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 6K to 8K

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$317.53

Question:

Long time customer! Hello, I have a 2010 7x12 V-nose Cargo Trailer with Tandum axles-Dexter equalizers. Please see attached photo: These are my measurements 7.75 and 2 7/8. Also the width of my leaf springs are 1.75 I usually haul 2000 lbs of cargo. I would like to upgrade to a fully greaseable heavy duty equalizer kit... BUT in doing so, I would like to increase my ride height by 1 or 2 inches. Which kit or kits would work for my application? -Many thanks!

asked by: Stan L

Expert Reply:

First off thank you for your repeated business!

Starting with the equalizers I recommend going with the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279688 which measure 7-1/2" between the two horizontal mounting holes and 4" from the top hole to the center of the horizontal holes as shown in the included diagram. Since equalizers themselves are not greaseable you will need to replace you current bolts with wet bolts like # 126B2.

To lift your trailer you will need to use an over-under kit like the # K71-384-00 if your axles are 2-3/8" in diameter or the # K71-385-00 if your trailer has 3" diameter axles. An over-under kit moves the axle from above the leaf springs to below the leaf springs which lifts the trailer by the diameter of the axle plus the height of the leaf spring pack. This will be over the 2" max you mentioned but is the only option for trailers with leaf springs.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.