Lift Kit that Fits 1998 Starcraft with 1,800 lb Torflex Axle

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Will this item fit my trailer? Item # K71-723-01 It is a 1998 starcraft meteor popup camper. The axle is rated for 1800 lbs. Sending a picture of the tag on the trailer. Thanks

asked by: DAVE H

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Since your 1998 Starcraft has 1,800 lb Torflex axles the lift kit you'd need is the # K71-723-01 which will give you a lift of 2-5/8 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

While we don't know what tire size is on your 1998 StarCraft Meteorite pop-up, if you take a look at the current tire's sidewall the size will be on it. Since you want to get a bigger one you also need a wheel, so you'll have to know your…

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Answer 2

The bolts in the Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle - 2-5/8" Lift #K71-723-01, which fits #9 Torflex axles with a 2,000-lb capacity are 1/2"-13 Screw Hex Cap Bolts which are 1-1/4" long. I have added a link to a video review of this kit…

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Answer 3

Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out. The CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam #CES84XR is a 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square tube. The overall length is 54". The hub face length is 49" and it measures 38-1/2" from spring center to spring center.…

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Hello Travis, I am running into the same issue as you. The closest thing we have to a 52" hub face, and 43" spring center is the CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam with Studded Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2" - 54" Long - 1.8K #CES84XR which is…

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Answer 5

Candance, I wasn't able to find any info on replacement axles for the Malone EcoLight #MAL53FR but I can say as long as your axle measures 49" from hub face to hub face, 38 1/2" from spring center to spring center, and has a 54"…

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Answer 6

For a standard axle we have the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 4 on 4 Bolt Pattern #e25GR which is rated for 2,000 lbs but the spring seats are 48" apart on center so for this to fit you'll have to cut off the current sets and have new ones,…

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Answer 7

If the distance between the center of the bolt holes on your spring seats measures to be 48" apart then you can use the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs part #20545I-EZ-60-10. This axle is 60" long and has a 2,200 lb capacity. It comes…

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Answer 8

Hey Jay, so the CE Smith Trailer Axle #CES84XR is a 1.8k axle so for leaf springs the part #e77SR would work great as this is for a 2k trailer axle. Then for a u-bolt kit you'd want the part #CE23102. For a hanger kit part #APS4. Is this an…

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Answer 9

Hey Andrew, The CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam with Studded Hubs #CES84XR is a 1-1/2 inch square axle tube.

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Answer 10

Hey Earl! The only axle I have that has a 49" hub face is the CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam with Studded Hubs item #CES84XR. It has an 1,800 lbs capacity but comes with 5 on 4-1/2" hubs and has a 38-1/2" spring center. This is a square…

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Answer 11

The Rhino-Rack Artificial Rain Gutters #739A are a universal fit since you'd be drilling through the wall of the trailer and bolting them in place. The only issue you might have is just with the bolt length. If the wall is too thick then…

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Answer 12

Hi Michael; the Escape 17B uses a Dexter Torflex axle but you will have to identify which one. This can be found on the axle tag. Once you have identified the axle you can choose from the following: -Torflex Lift Kit #K71-723-01 (#9 Torflex with…

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Lift Kit that Fits 1998 Starcraft with 1,800 lb Torflex Axle

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