Upgrading The Suspension On A 2015 Dutchmen Aerolite Travel Trailer

Updated 07/24/2023 | Published 07/22/2023

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MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" Long Shackle Straps

(2163)

$125.09

CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts - Zinc

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$38.77

4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long

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$68.24

MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 35" Wheelbase - 8K

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$197.28

MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps

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$123.65

Question:

Good morning, I am wanting to replace and upgrade the suspension on my 2015 Dutchman Aerolite 315BHSS with 3500# axles and 26L 1.75W leaf springs, 35 between axles. I have the following items in my cart and want to be sure I didnt miss anything: e22YR4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26 Long - e22YR QTY: 4 MR27ZRMORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 35 Wheelbase - 8K - MR27ZR MR46ZRMORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4 Long Shackle Straps - MR46ZR QTY1: Can you take a look and let me know if you see anything I missed. Thanks, David

asked by: David K

Expert Reply:

Awesome! It sounds like you are definitely on the right track here. The leaf springs # e22YR will work perfectly at 26" long and should be a bit of an upgrade from the current spring.

The Moryde equalizers # MR27ZR are also a great choice. Now we cannot always go off of the wheelbase to determine fitment. We would want to compare the size of the current equalizer to the Moryde equalizer. Measured center hole to center hole, the Moryde is 8" long and 3-1/2" tall. I have attached a picture showing how it is measured. As long as the old equalizer matches these specs, it will be a good replacement.

For the shackle kit, the Moryde # MR46ZR is as good as it gets. The heavy duty shackles will last much longer than stock. We will also want to compare the length of the current shackles to determine fitment. If the current shackles are 2-1/4" long center hole to center hole, this will all fit. We have the same kit available with 3-1/8" shackles # MR76ZR if you need the next size up.

With those 3 parts you will have everything covered down to the axles. If you want to swap out the u-bolts while you are at it you can use # CE23003. These are zinc plated u bolts with galvanized plates and will hold up very nicely over time.