Why Does Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers Only Come with 4 Bushings

Updated 04/12/2024 | Published 02/05/2024

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Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers -3-1/8" Shackle Straps

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$103.04

Bronze Bushing - 9/16" Inner Diameter, 11/16" Outer Diameter - 1-3/4" Long - Qty 1

(771)

$18.98

Question:

Shouldn’t this kit come with 6 bushings instead of just 4? It has six wet bolts. 2023 Coachman Apex Nano 187RB

asked by: Brian D

Expert Reply:

Great question, Brian!

The bushings that fit on the bolts for the shackle straps tend to wear out a bit faster than the ones that connect your leaf spring directly to a hanger which is why there are only 4 bushings in the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers # K71-358-00.

If you wanted to get 2 additional of the bushings that come in this kit then the part # D014-077-00 is the exact same bushing so you just need to order 2 of them as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

Glynn

4/12/2024

Yes, but the top bolt on the shackle side will not accept a bushing unless the hole in the frame mount is drilled out to 11/16" If you don't do this, the supplied "wet" bolt is useless.