Availability Of Suspension Upgrades For 2020 East to West Silver Lake TT W/ Tandem 3500lb Axles

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I would like to know what suspension upgrades are available for my 2020 East to West Silver Lakes travel trailer with tandem dexter axles. Each axle is rated at 3500 lbs. and the spacing between axles is 33 inches. The spacing between the equalizer bolts is 5- 3/4 inches and the spacing between spring eye bolts is 6- 3/4 inches. The spring width is 1-3/4 inches.

asked by: Randy C

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I would be happy to go over the suspension enhancement options for your 2020 East to West Silver Lakes Travel Trailer with Tandem 3500lb Dexter axles, but the MORryde Premium Rubber Suspension Kit for Tandem Axle Trailer # MR97ZR you were looking at only works with 5200-7000lb axles.

Since your equalizers measure 5-3/4" center to center of the horizontal mounting holes you can use the Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizers # K71-654-00 as a replacement. These equalizers have rubber cores to absorb road shock giving the trailer a smoother ride.

In my opinion the best suspension enhancement option you can add is the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers # RM-2450 which will fit your axles perfectly. This shock kit does a great job of absorbing road shock due to the nitrogen filled shocks, and also helps fight sway by limiting lateral movement.

This kit does require your leaf springs to be on top of the axle, so if your leaf springs are currently underneath the axle you will need to install two of the over-under kits # K71-384-00 to move the axles.

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

expert reply by: Samuel C

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The Replacement 5-5/8" Equalizers for E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle #K71-654-00 will work well to replace your solid equalizers. You can simply use your same shackle straps and bolts and swap out your equalizers for…

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Answer 2

I would be happy to help! Since the horizontal mounting hole measurement of the equalizers on your 2016 Winnebago 2351DKS is 5-1/2" there are a few different equalizer upgrade options. To determine which one will be best for you, you will need…

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Answer 3

The E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle part #K71-652-00 does have 2-1/4" shackles so it would raise your suspension system up a bit if you use the shorter shackles. However, you can use the Dexter Axle Equalizers part…

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Answer 4

Like most things, the longevity of the rubber bushings in the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System depends on numerous factors including, but not limited to, how much the trailer is used and the weather conditions. But they should last a very…

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Answer 5

The equalizers in the kits #K71-652-00 and #K71-654-00 that you referenced are actually the exact same. The only difference between these kits is that the 652 comes with replacement shackle straps while the 654 only comes with the equalizers and no…

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Answer 6

The Replacement 5-5/8" Equalizers for E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System #K71-654-00 you referenced are simply replacements for the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle - 5-5/8" Equalizers #K71-652-00. To…

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Since the horizontal mounting holes on your current equalizers are 6" apart on center I recommend the Replacement 5-5/8" Equalizers for E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle #K71-654-00 which has a width range of…

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Answer 8

Since the 33 inch wheelbase is very common there's a really good chance the correct EZ Flex kit is the part #K71-652-00 but we don't have a way to verify that. Aside from making the drive out there to check you could see if there's anyone…

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Answer 9

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

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Answer 10

I can understand why this might be confusing, and the Dexter EZ Flex #K71-652-00 will work with axles that have capacities up to 6000-lbs, so you would be under that capacity with your 3500-lbs axles. With that said, there will be some additional…

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Answer 11

The Dexter E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System #K71-652-00 includes equalizers and hardware for both sides of a tandem axle system. I have attached a photo showing what is included in the kit. If you have a triple axle set-up, you will want…

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Answer 12

Hey Jason, so we know that your 2020 Grand Design Solitude 390RK does have 8k axles so in terms of capacity the leaf spring part #e89FV that you referenced would work but we don't have a way to verify the length of your current springs so you…

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