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The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 technically will not have a torque specification. However, I have been asked this before and was informed by Dexter that what you need to do is tighten them down to the point of either…

All of the components of the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 are zinc plated which is great for marine applications.

In order to retain the same suspension geometry, when you replace shackles you should use the same length replacements. Going with a shackle that is too short will not allow enough articulation in the suspension, and cause a very rough ride. Using a…

The threaded portion of the bolts of the #K71-403-00 are 7/16 inch but the stepped up diameter is 9/16 inch. The shackle length is 3-1/8 inch from hole center to hole center. The bolt length is 2-7/8 inches. We can't help much with the axle…

The bolts in the Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 are 9/16" diameter like you need. This kit is designed for and will work with your 1-3/4" wide, double eye leaf springs. I have added a link to a video review for you…

Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a 3-1/8…

Nope, heavy-duty shackle straps are either 2-1/4" or 3-1/8", so the closest heavy-duty shackle strap to 2-3/4" would be the the 3-1/8" long, 1/2" thick Dexter Heavy-Duty Shackle Link #DX55FR. This option will still work for…

The shackle links of the #K71-403-00 are 3/8 inch thick.

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 uses the Shackle Bolt #007-126-01. The 9/16" portion of this bolt is 2-1/4" long.

You will need 2 of the Heavy Duty Suspension Kits #K71-403-00 for your tandem axle RV. If you also need to replace the equalizer bolts you will need 2 Bolts #007-126-01 and Nuts #006-092-01. We do have Nylon Bushings #TRBU11566 if your current…

The part #34007-187-00 is indeed a 9/16-inch diameter wet bolt with a step to a 7/16-inch thread. I pulled one of these from the warehouse so I could measure it for you. The linked image shows the dimensions of each portion of the bolt. They are,…

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit part #K71-403-00 does not come with bushings. These will be required but they should already be installed in the leaf springs and equalizers. If yours need replaced you can use the Suspension Bushing…