Where to Measure Trailer Suspension Shackles to Pick Out Replacements

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How do you correctly measure your 5th wheel shackles?

asked by: Kelvin

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You would need to go out to your trailer and measure the distance between the bolt hole centers of your current shackles to determine if you need the part # MR46ZR which is 2-1/4 inches or part # MR76ZR which is 3-1/8 inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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There is a wet bolt kit made specifically for a tandem axle trailer with Road Armor equalizers, and includes the shackles, wet bolts, and hardware needed. What you need is the following part: - Lippert AP Kit - Tandem Axle Road Armor Wet Bolts and…

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Hey Eric, we only have standard non-heavy duty shackle straps in the length of 2-5/8 inch that you need with the part #115052. That's close enough to 3-1/8 inch that if I were you that is what I would go with instead with the part #K71-358-00.…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Hey Ian, great to hear from you again! The differences between the MORryde CRE3000 #MR87ZR and AllTrek 4000 #MR89DR that fit a 33" wheelbase is the height between the hanger and equalizer bolts, and the amount of travel the suspension style will…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Hello Sam; that is a great question! I reached out to Furrion and you will be able to use the Furrion Chill Cube #FR69TD (white) or #FR49TD (black) with your furnace. However, the remote is not capable of operating the furnace at this time. Also, we…

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