Upgraded Cushioned Equalizer for 1997 Jayco
Updated 03/24/2026 | Published 03/20/2026
Question:
I have a 1997 Jayco fifth wheel. It is a 25 ft bunkhouse w no slides. I am looking to get upgraded shackles, wet bolts along with a cushioned equalizers. Can you recommend a set up for me? The leaf springs are 1 3/4inch wide. Existing equalizer Dexter PN 13-104-02. Bolt spacing 5 3/4inch center to center left to right. Approximately 2inch bolt spacing center to center high. Overall height of equalizer 3 1/8. Shackles have 2 1/4inch center to center bolt spacing. Overall length 3 Thanks for your help!! Joe
asked by: Joe B
Expert Reply:
Hey Joe, for the 13-402-02 equalizers that you have the exact match for a replacement cushioned option would be the part # K71-652-00. This kit includes the cushioned equalizers as well as upgraded HD shackles, wet bolts, bushings, and nuts like you were wanting as well so you'd get everything you'd need with just it. Hows the ride quality of the Jayco currently?
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Mark 0.
3/24/2026
Impressed! That would be the word to describe the ride after the install. Take your time and replace one side at a time. Based on your description of the trailer you should consider the brakes and drums. I replaced the whole package and was Impressed.
Jameson C.
3/24/2026
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Joe B.
3/23/2026
Ride quality is bumpy and squeaky. I would best describe it as clapped out. I am fairly certain that the all of the parts including the nylon bushings are from the original 1997 build. Thank you for the recommendation! I will be ordering these straight away, and I will let you know how if goes Joe