Will Flipped Shackles Realign On Their Own On Tandem Axle Trailer

Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/08/2024

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MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps

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$124.51

Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 6,000 lbs

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Question:

I have the parts to upgrade my suspension and will be doing it this weekend ! But i have this situation at the moment from 2 broken u bolts , u bolts were replaced but this is how it looks when i got it back ! My question is will these straps reallign on their own ? It has not been pulled like this yet also ! See pictures

asked by: Brandon W

Flipped Shackles
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Expert Reply:

Hi Brandon; that will fix itself with some driving. Take a look at the picture below and you'll see where the Dexter # K71-652-00 was installed on my Jayco. The shackle straps were in the same position. We have a course to simulate bumpy roads so I ran it over a bump and it popped right back into place.

expert reply by: Robin H

Dexter E-Z Flex on 2022 Jayco
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Robin H.

12/22/2025

Hey Brandon, how did things go after you drove with the new suspension setup? Did the shackle straps settle back into place like in the example from the Dexter kit? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same issue.