Will Over/Under Kit Work With MORryde X-Factor Crossmember

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I have a 2023 Keystone Cougar Half Ton 5th Wheel model 23MRE. I need some lift in the suspension to better fit my 3/4 ton Ram, so I would like to use the Dexter axle flip kit along with new shackle hangers and brass bushings. If I do that, will the Morryde X Factor cross members still fit to reinforce the hangers? Also, I was thinking of the Sumo shocks above the leaf springs. Does all that sound compatible? Id love the Roadmaster system, but its quite expensive.

asked by: Peyton R

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Expert Reply:

Hey Peyton,

Yes, those things are all indeed compatible as the crossmember won't come into contact with the over/under kit. As for the correct kit, that depends on the size of your Keystone Cougar's axles. For 2-3/8" diameter axles use the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00; for 3" diameter axles use the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00.

Then you can use the SumoSprings but you need to have between 5-5/16" and 6-1/2" of clearance between the top of the spring plate and bottom of your trailer frame. You may want to wait to see how the clearance will change with the over/under kit before going to this to see if you have that. For 3,000 lb to 5,000 lb axles use SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs # TSS-107-40; for 5,000 lb to 8,000 lb axles use the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs # # SS26MV.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Peyton R.

7/11/2024

A closer inspection revealed that the axle is ALREADY above the springs on the Cougar 23MLE! So instead I am opting for 2" spacer blocks to give me the lift. Then probably the Sumo Springs as well

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Kyle S.

7/11/2024

@PeytonR Fantastic, that'll make it much easier and less costly then.

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Peyton R.

7/18/2024

@KyleS Yes sir. I am looking forward to new confidence in my trailer suspension.

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