Recommended Cushioned Equalizer Replacement Options For Factory Equalizer 6" Wide and 4" Tall
Updated 03/29/2024 | Published 03/28/2024
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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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Expert Reply:
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.
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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