Are Shorter Shackles To Use Road Armor Equalizer LC696740 To Replace 5-1/2" Long Equalizer?

Updated 06/03/2021 | Published 06/02/2021

Products Featured in This Question

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

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$10.94

Replacement Standard Shackle Link - 2-1/4" Long - Zinc - Qty 1

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$6.28

Question:

Hey there, I have a 2021 Keystone premier and the equalizer measures 5 1/2inch from center of shackle hole to other center of shackle hole, 3 1/2inch from top hole on equalizer to shackle hole, and a 2 1/4inch shackle bolt hole to bolt hole. I didnt know if I would get shorter shackles to remove the difference in length of the equalizer I have now to the Road Armor.

asked by: Adam

Expert Reply:

The 2-1/4" shackles you currently have are the shortest currently available, but don't worry, you wont have any issues with the increased 1/2" length of the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit - Tandem Axle # LC696740.

This equates to only a 1/4" increase on each side and will not affect your suspension geometry.

If your current shackles and bolts are in good shape you can reuse them, or if they are in need of replacement I recommend the 8 of the Replacement Standard Shackle Link # LC122487, and 14 of the Wet Bolts # 126B2.

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

expert reply by: Samuel C