All About the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers Video

Hey Craig, thanks for reaching out. The axle spacing is actually not a reliable way to determine what equalizer and shackles you will need. The best way to know exactly what you will need is to measure the current equalizer and shackle links. There…

The equalizers that come with the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit #K71-448-00 have bolt holes that measure 6" apart on center and then 4" tall on center as you can see in the attached photo. You'll want to measure your current…

That Dexter number normally cross referenced with a 3,500 lb axle that measures 25-1/4 inch like with our #e57SR. The highest rated spring we have in this length is the #e34SR which is for a 6,000 lb axle.

The leaf spring that best matches your description is the following from Universal Group: - 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long #e64SR We measure our leaf springs when they are relaxed but Dexter will measure…

Absolutely, the Dexter leaf spring part 072-098-00 is a double eye spring, designed for 7,000 lb axles, with a 25-1/4" eye to eye measurement. The closest leaf spring we have to that is the Double-Eye Spring part #SP-198275 which is a double eye…

The suspension bolts should be 9/16" diameter as these are fairly standardized so if that's what you have I recommend the Wet Equalizer Bolt part #126B2.

First you would want to jack up the trailer frame and then use jack stands to support it so that you can lower the jack and the wheels will be off of the ground. Next you will want to slide the jack under the first axle so that you can raise it up to…

Thanks for the picture. The TorkLift StableLoad Rear Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnects item #TLA7311 aren't going to be of any help to you because your overload spring is already engaged due to the weight in the bed of your Ram 3500. I am…

Excellent question, and the difference between the two kits comes down to the dimensions of the equalizers. What you will want to do is match up the size of your equalizer with the size of the equalizer in these kits. - 6" Long, 4" Tall…

Thanks for the information on your trailer. For your axle with brakes I recommend the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-655-6-EZ-K if you have the spindles with the integrated grease…

The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

Hey Eron, the equalizer part #K71-448-00 is 2 inches taller than the #K71-359-00 but since this only changes the height of half the leaf spring you'd end up only gaining 1 inch.