Best Equalizer Suspension Upgrade For Tandem 3,500 lb Axles
Published 02/02/2022
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
How does the Lippert Road Armor equalizer compare to the Morryde SRE 4000, and will either one work with a Dexter 3500 lb. axle? Would they be a better choice for a heavier trailer, or would either one be OK for a 5000 lb. trailer? Ive also looked at the Morryde CRE 3000, but like the idea of the added cushioning of the Road Armors extra bumpers on the bottom. Does the SRE 4000 also add extra cushioning on the bottom?
asked by: Matthew K
Expert Reply:
Those are some good options, and the best overall upgrade (without getting too crazy like you said!) for your Jayco with tandem 3,500 lb axles is going to be the MORryde CRE3000 with the X-factor crossmember. The Road Armor is good, but the combination of the upgraded MORryde equalizers with the crossmember will give you more added benefit.
The cushioned equalizers are going to provide you with a more comfortable ride due to their rubber construction and suspension travel, which is going to absorb shock and vibration. They will also help limit the annoying, uncomfortable, back-and-forth movement, or chucking, that is all too common when towing. Then the crossmember is going to give you some slight help with sway while reinforcing your trailer's frame, reducing the stressors put on it, particularly when making turns.
I'll list out the crossmember and equalizers, and to determine the correct equalizers, what you'd need to do is measure your wheelbase, which you do by measuring the distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel:
- 33" Wheelbase: MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers # MR87ZR
- 35" Wheelbase: MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers # MR27ZR
- 42" Wheelbase: MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers # MR54AR
- Crossmember: MORryde X-Factor Crossmember # MR33WR
I also highly recommend adding the MORryde upgraded hardware kit with 1/2" shackle straps and wet bolts as they will be stronger, more durable, and easier to maintain. You'll just want to measure your shackle straps and get the one with the closest length.
- 2-1/4" Long Shackle Straps: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR46ZR
- 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR76ZR
As for the replacement leaf springs, we do have a couple for 3,500 lb axles, both of which are 4-leaf springs. What you'll need to do to find the right one is measure your current leaf spring from center eye to center eye and match that as close as you can to the following lengths: 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long # e54SR or 27" Long # SP-210275.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 27 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
- Universal Group
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: trailer suspension parts
- Shop: MORryde X-Factor Crossmember for Standard Frame Hangers
- Search Results: trailer leaf springs
- Shop: MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 33" Wheelbase - 8K
- Shop: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps
- Search Results: morryde trailer suspension parts
- Shop: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track - 2-1/4" Shackle Straps
- Search Results: morryde cre 3000
- Search Results: road armor equalizer
- Search Results: road armor
- Shop: Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs
- Search Results: moryde cre3000
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember for Standard Frame Hangers
- Q&A: Recommended Cushioned Equalizer Replacement Options For Factory Equalizer 6" Wide and 4" Tall
- Shop: Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Lippert AP Kit - Tandem Axle Road Armor Wet Bolts and Shackles
- Video: MORryde Standard Frame Hanger X-Factor Crossmember Installation - 2022 Grand Design Imagine Travel T
- Video: Ultimate Overview of the Lippert AP Kit
- Q&A: Is Road Armor Equalizer Upgrade Better Than MORryde
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Can I Install Just One MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Or Do I Need All Three?
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Installation - 2020 Grand Design Momentum 5W Toy Hauler
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: How Do I Measure Axle Spread for Upgrading The Trailer Equalizers?
- Q&A: What Is The Best Suspension Upgrade Available For Winnebago 2455BHS Travel Trailer?
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers
- Q&A: Best Suspension Upgrade Between MORryde, Equa-Flex, and Road Armor for Tandem Axle Trailer
- Video: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track Feature Review
on Trailer Leaf Springs
Matthew K.
2/2/2022
How does the Lippert Road Armor equalizer compare to the Morryde SRE 4000, and will either one work with a Dexter 3500 lb. axle? Would they be a better choice for a heavier trailer, or would either one be OK for a 5000 lb. trailer? Ive also looked at the Morryde CRE 3000, but like the idea of the added cushioning of the Road Armors extra bumpers on the bottom. Does the SRE 4000 also add extra cushioning on the bottom?