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You don't have to worry about drilling into your trailer's suspension. We have bushings that will fit the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long item #e68SR you found that will fit your trailer.…

When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer (if possible); replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to…

In order to determine which brake pads you need for your 2005 Airstream Classic you will need to find the disc brake brand as well as your axle capacity. For example, if you have Kodiak disc brakes with 3,500-6,000 lb axles you can use the…

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the…

If the shackle straps are within a 1/2" of what you normally had, say the 2-5/8" #115052 to 3-1/8" #TRSL313, you should be okay to install them. Just make sure that all of your shackle straps match though. If you are using the longer…

The first thing I would check on your trailer is the capacity of the springs. You need to be sure the spring capacity is rated at 1/2 the axle capacity. That way 2 springs equal the capacity of the trailer axle for proper fit. Check the arch of the…

When adding wet bolts like what come with the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers - Double Eye Springs #K71-358-00 you should always follow what the manufacturer's instructions are. You are correct that…

Trailer leaf springs can grow longer after many years of use. A new springs that measures 25-1/4-inches long like #e57SR could easily measure 25-1/2-inches after years in service on a trailer. Springs can lengthen as much as 3/4 of an inch. If your…

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

Yes, you can replace your 4 Leaf Springs with 5 Leaf Springs like part #e34SR as long as you replace all of the springs at the same time. There really isn't any advantage if you want to go with 5 leaf springs over 4 leaf springs. Typically, you…

You will measure the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR76ZR from the center of each hole on the shackle strap.

The 9/16 inch measurement would be including the bushings already installed in spring #e64SR. The bushings can be removed but how easy they are to remove varies from spring to spring. But the bottom line is that you could get them out if you wanted…