Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit For 2008 Jayco Triple Axle 5TH Wheel Camper

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Axle spacing. 35" center cap to center cap. leaf spring width. 1 3/4. Axles are 8000LBS. How much for the kit minus the equalizers.

asked by: Shawn B

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The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-657-00 is a universal suspension kit but you will need to confirm a few measurements on your 2008 Jayco 5th Wheel to ensure a proper fit. First this kit is only designed to work with double eye leaf springs that are 1-3/4" wide.

The equalizers in this kit are designed to replace equalizers that are 7-3/4" wide for the short equalizer and 8-3/8" wide on the long equalizer. They are 2-7/8" tall and use shackle straps that are 2-1/4" from hole center to hole center. The maximum axle weight rating is 8,000lbs for this kit.

If your dimensions are different please let me know what you have on your Jayco and I can help you to determine if what you have will work or if there is a different kit that will fit.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Shawn M.

1/1/0001

Axle spacing. 35" center cap to center cap. leaf spring width. 1 3/4. Axles are 8000LBS. How much for the kit minus the equalizers.

Gregory M.

6/14/2021

We do not have one specific kit available without the equalizers, but we do have all the parts you will need for you to replace all your bolts with wet bolts. You will need 3 of the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kits # K71-358-00 to get you started. If your equalizers do not have Bronze Bushings # D014-077-00, or they are worn you will want to replace each of those as well. Finally 4 of the Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut # 126B2 can be used to provide a wet bolt at the equalizer hanger if your equalizer does not have a grease zerk like the Dexter E-Z Flex hanger do.

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Answer 2

Yes, the MORryde upgraded shackle and wet bolt kits do work with the Dexter EZ Flex equalizers. For a tandem setup like you have we have the part #MR46ZR for if you need 2-1/4 inch shackle straps or part #MR76ZR for if you want 3-1/8 inch shackle…

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Answer 3

I spoke to my contact at Dexter Axle and they informed me that you may have the incorrect kit. There are currently two different E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kits for triple axle trailers which will depend on axle spacing. For example, if your…

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Answer 4

The cushioned equalizers included with the #K71-657-00 E-Z Flex Suspension Upgrade Kit are 2-7/8 inches tall, which would lower your trailer by a half inch, which will only lower your ride height by small amount. The kit includes the shackles and…

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Answer 5

Like you said it depends on how much use the trailer gets. If you do not use it very often then it is not working as much and the grease will not break down as quickly. So you will want to grease it at least once a year. If you do use the trailer…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

It really just depends on what you are looking to get out of the bushings. Bronze bushings, like part #K71-291-00, will last longer but are more noisy and it is recommended to use wet bolts like part #126B2 to keep them lubricated. Nylon bushings,…

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Answer 8

Hey Brandon, the equalizer kit part #K71-449-00 will most likely work for you still but you'll want to measure the equalizers you have now to be certain. Measure the distance between the bolt hole centers of what you have now and if the are 7-3/4…

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Answer 9

In order to retain your current suspension geometry, you'll need to use an equalizer of the same length and height as the 7-3/4 x 2-7/8 equalizer you currently have. The Dexter Axle #K71-449-00 offers equalizers that are the same width and height…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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