Does the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit Come with Bushings  

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 technically will not have a torque specification. However, I have been asked this before and was informed by Dexter that what you need to do is tighten them down to the point of either…

The threaded portion of the bolts of the #K71-403-00 are 7/16 inch but the stepped up diameter is 9/16 inch. The shackle length is 3-1/8 inch from hole center to hole center. The bolt length is 2-7/8 inches. We can't help much with the axle…

The shackle links of the #K71-403-00 are 3/8 inch thick.

We can get you the right shackle kit for your single axle trailer with a Dexter 3,500 lb axle, and you can choose from either a standard kit or an upgrade kit. Either will work, though the Upgrade Kit is going to be the best option due to the fact it…

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

You can measure your leaf spring (eye to eye) while it is still installed on the trailer, but first you'll want to jack up the trailer so that the leaf spring is completely unloaded. Also, it is possible that your springs are worn and stretched…

All of the components of the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 are zinc plated which is great for marine applications.

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 uses the Shackle Bolt #007-126-01. The 9/16" portion of this bolt is 2-1/4" long.

The bolts in the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 are 9/16" diameter like you need. This kit is designed for and will work with your 1-3/4" wide, double eye leaf springs. I have added a link to a video review for you…

If you look at the photo I have edited for you, you can see all the relevant dimensions of the #115052 leaf spring shackle.

You will need 2 of the Heavy Duty Suspension Kits #K71-403-00 for your tandem axle RV. If you also need to replace the equalizer bolts you will need 2 Bolts #007-126-01 and Nuts #006-092-01. We do have Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566 if your current…

The Shackle Links, #115052, are 3/16 inches thick. They are also 1-1/4 inches wide; 2-5/8 inches from the center of one hole to the center of the other hole, with a bolt hole diameter of 9/16 inches.