How to Determine Correct Equalizer Upgrade Kit For 3,500 lb Tandem Axles on Trailer

Updated 03/08/2022 | Published 03/05/2022

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Lippert AP Kit - Tandem Axle Road Armor Wet Bolts and Shackles

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Question:

It appears that i have a 30 center to center measurement on my twin axle Winnebago trailer. axles are rated at 3500#. overall spring eye to spring eye is approximately 53.5 inches. there is plenty of clearance from the tires . Thanks for any info you can help me with.

asked by: Patrick C

Expert Reply:

So to get the correct equalizer upgrade kit, the most important thing is the measurements of your current equalizers. Specifically, the width from bolt hole to bolt hole (on center), and height from bolt hole to bolt hole (on center). I have added a cut out below that shows the dimensions of the two different equalizer upgrade kits for 3,500 lb axles.

As you can see, there is a 6" width and 3-1/2" height for the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit # LC696740.

Also, there is a 5-1/2" width and 2-1/2" height for the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279687.

So you'd want to choose the equalizer upgrade that is either a match or close to the measurements that your equalizer has right now. Then for mounting hardware, the right one will depend on which of the above equalizers you get. Either the Road Armor Kit # LC52SV or Equa-Flex Kit # LC64FR.

expert reply by: Kyle S