Recommended Cushioned Equalizer Replacement Options For Factory Equalizer 6" Wide and 4" Tall

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Hi, My factory equalizer has a distance between outer shackle bolt holes center on center: 6, and a height from shackle bolt hole to hanger bolt hole: 4 I would like to replace this factory equalizer with either the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit, or the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 33inch Both of them only have a 3 -1/4 inch height to hanger bolt, and my current height to hanger bolt is 4 inches. 1. How much of an effect will a 3/4 inch have on my fifth wheel? 2. The MORryde is 6- 1/2 inches between shackles, will the 1/2 inch increase have an effect on the suspension? 3. Would shock absorbers do the same job of reducing vibration to the trailer as the road armor and MORryde while using the old equalizer? 4. What would you recommend to replace the old equalizer I have? Sincerely, Tom

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I understand your worry Tom, and I have a couple recommendations. First is the MORryde ALLTREK 4000 Shock Absorbing Equalizers # MR89DR which has a height of 4-1/2" for the mounting bolts. This is also 6-1/2" in width like the shorter Equalizer # MR87ZR and don't worry the additional width as the shackle straps will accommodate for the difference.

If you chose either the shorter MORryde or Road Armor # LC696740 you may be able to switch to a shorter shackle strap. If you have the longer 3-1/8" Straps # MR76ZR you could go with the shorter 2-1/4" Straps # MR46ZR which would virtually eliminate the height difference from your current equalizer. If you already have the shorter straps you would loose aproximately 3/8" of ground/tire clearance by having the shorter equalizer.

Shock absorbers like the Comfort Ride # RM-2460 will help to absorb shock and vibration but I feel the cushioned equalizers are a better option since they cushion the suspension where it mounts to the trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Tom

3/28/2024

Thanks Bud M, my shackles are 2-1/4 inch. What shackle, wet bolt kit etc. would you recommend with the MORryde ALLTREK 4000? Is there anything else I should purchase to make this all work? Regards! Tom

Bud M.

3/28/2024

@Tom You will want either of the kits below depending on if you have correct track hangers. These are fairly obviously seen if you have yellow octagon adjusters on the front and rear hangers. The wet bolts for the these style hangers are longer for the adjusters. MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" # MR46ZR MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track - 2-1/4" # MR58ZR

Tom

3/28/2024

@BudM Thanks once again Bud. As for the hangers, my fifth wheel is in storage in Utah and i don't have access. But if my memory hasn't failled me, the hangers are standard 1/4 inch thick stadard steel. Nothing fancy.. Our fifth wheel is a 2018 Cruiser Aire 28RD, Which is not a high end trailer, and i really can't remember seeing yellow adjusters at the front and back hangers.. Having said that, which shackles and wet bolts would you suggest.. Skncerely , Tom

Bud M.

3/28/2024

@Tom That would be the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" # MR46ZR.

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

Hey Mike, since your wheelbase is 33 inches the correct MORryde Alltrek is the part #MR89DR. The distance between the bolt holes left to right is 6-1/2 inches which is close enough to what you have and the vertical dimension is 4-1/2 inches which is…

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Answer 4

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 5

Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out! The MORryde ALLTREK 4000 #MR89DR dimensions can be a bit difficult to explain via text so I've attached an image giving you the dimensions you're asking about!

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Answer 6

We currently will not have a kit that contains everything that you are looking for but we do have all the parts you will need. First I recommend upgrading your equalizers to the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR. These…

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Answer 7

Hello Lanny, thanks for reaching out. The CRE 3000 is already a pretty good suspension system, but if you want to upgrade, the first thing that comes to mind are the AllTrek 4000 equalizers. They have more rubber than the CRE 3000, 40% more, so you…

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Answer 8

Hey Doug! More than likely the Lippert Center Point #LC1565391 will fit your 2017 Jayco 2035 RKDS. The system is designed for standard center hangers at least 3" wide and measuring at least 2-1/2" from the equalizer hole to the top of the…

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Answer 9

Hi David! Great question, when it comes to finding the right shackle and bolt kit for your MORryde ALLTREK 4000 part #MR89DR, you’ll need to do a little bit of measuring first. There are two main kits to choose from, and it all comes down to the…

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Answer 10

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 11

Hey Luis, We can answer both your questions in one as yes, you can change from the CRE3000 to AllTrek 4000, and it's definitely an upgrade worth making, as the AllTrek 4000 is better in a couple ways from the CRE3000. The first is the 4000 is…

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Answer 12

Hello Ric, If there were only a real standard when it came to trailer suspension, things would be a little simpler. I wish you had submitted a picture so I could take a closer look at the shackles. I’ve attached an image of an install we did here at…

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