How Thick Are the Shackle Links of Dexter Equalizer Kit # K71-403-00  

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 Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit part #K71-403-00 does not come with bushings. These will be required but they should already be installed in the leaf springs and equalizers. If yours need replaced you can use the Suspension Bushing…

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…

The first thing I would check on your trailer is the capacity of the springs. You need to be sure the spring capacity is rated at 1/2 the axle capacity. That way 2 springs equal the capacity of the trailer axle for proper fit. Check the arch of the…

Thanks for the picture! It looks like your Toy Hauler has 2-1/4" shackles. To replace and upgrade your wet bolts, I recommend the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers item #MR46ZR. These wet bolts have built-in grease fittings…

I went out to our warehouse and measured the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers part #K71-358-00 for you. The dimension for the shackle kit are as follows: The distance between the top and bottom steel brackets is…

Yes, the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit part #K71-403-00 will work on tandem axle trailer you'll just need to purchase multiple kits. This is a standard kit that will work great for most trailers but if you're looking for an…

We have the part #018-026-05 which is a set of wet bolts with a single thicker shackle like you want that is 2-1/4 inches between the bolt holes. For additional shackles you'll want the part #018-024-01 and then for nuts part #006-092-01.

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…

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.