Replacement Bushings and Wet Bolts for Road Armor Equalizers on a 2024 Keystone Cougar 23MLE

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Request assistance with selecting wet bolt suspension kit p/ns or my 2024 Cougar 23MLE that has Road Armour factory installed. Would like the bronze bushing also. Trailer had two axles.

asked by: Bruce S

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Expert Reply:

Hey Bruce, thanks for reaching out!

To replace the bronze bushings and wet bolts that fit the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit # LC696740 you need the following:

- Wet Bolt # MR52HR (Comes with 1)
- Bronze Bushings Kit # K71-291-00 (Comes with 4)

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You can definitely use the MORryde suspension bolts if that's what you're wanting to use. The correct kit depends on what your trailer is currently equipped with and how long your shackle straps are (see attached photo of where to measure).…

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Answer 2

The MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track #MR58ZR will definitely fit Lippert Road Armor equalizers, like the kit #LC696740 since the bolt diameter and length matches what the Road Armor requires. Just be sure the…

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Answer 3

You'll need to use wet bolts that have a 9/16" diameter for the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740. I highly recommend the Never Fail Tandem Axle Suspension Upgrade Hardware Kit #LC281285 because it comes with Never Fail…

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Answer 4

I recommend using the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease #L11390 on the Wet Bolts #LC52SV for the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740. This grease is formulated for superior performance in cold and hot climates. It is also…

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Answer 5

Hi Greg; leaf springs aren't typically used to raise a trailer. However, if the #EM28AJ matches your current leaf spring measurements, and your current leaf springs are 3-leaf, and the leaf springs are sitting on top of the axle, that would push…

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Answer 6

Hey Jeff, You can definitely go with a heavier duty spring for your trailer. Chances are the springs you currently have on the trailer is a little worn down so its going to measure longer than what it originally was. You most likely had a 24…

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Answer 7

No, that is not completely true. The wet bolts can be re-used as long as they are not rusted, cracked or damaged in any other way, to include the splines or threads being damaged. The main thing that you'd want to replace is the lock-nut which…

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Answer 8

Hey Alen, no, the Replacement Wet Shoulder Bolt #MR52HR does not come with a nut. You'd need to order the Replacement Grade 5 Flange Lock Nut for MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kits #MR85DR separately. Let me know if there is anything else I can do…

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Answer 9

If you install the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit #RR23QX it will require longer bolts but MORryde makes a kit specifically for this. To find the right MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track you will…

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Answer 10

Thank you for the picture, it is helpful. I can see that you have an actuator for disc brakes. In the picture you can see the yellow label that says "disc brake actuator for use with disc brakes only". The coupler does not differentiate…

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Answer 11

The 30205 bearing that you referenced has an inner diameter of just under 1 inch (0.985 to be exact). We do not have this particular bearing or a hub that uses this size bearing available. The #L44643 bearing that you also mentioned has an inner…

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