Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs Review Video

Hello Ben. Anytime we see a trailers suspension go "wonky" like that it is almost always due to incorrectly sized suspension components. Since you say you replaced things recently, I suspect this is the issue. If the equalizer is pivoting…

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

Thanks for the pictures! Based on the weight of your 2008 Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel, you will want the item #LG-1 landing gear set. You are going to want to measure to be sure this is the right size for you. The two things you will want to measure…

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…

The correct hangers that you need to use for the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e34SR and the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit #K71-359-00 come in the Kit #H248. For your application these need to be spaced 29-1/2" apart on center. I have attached a…

To pick out the correct suspension components for a trailer you want to do it by most importantly picking out the springs that closely match the capacity of the axle capacity needed. That is priority one. For example if you were using the springs…

The suspension in general on your trailer looks very worn. I would replace as much as I could on it to get it back to good working order. The problem with the equalizer cocked to one side like that can happen sometimes. It usually fixes itself when a…

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. You will want…

It sounds like the eye of the leaf spring is coming in contact with the bottom of the trailer frame. If this is the case then your only three options to fix this would entail either replacing the equalizers, shackle straps, or leaf spring hangers.…

The reality is that not every manufacturer makes their suspension kits to the same standard sizes. Some use taller hangers with wider equalizers and some might use a taller equalizer with a shorter center hanger. It really just comes down to the…

Based on the dimensions you listed the equalizer you need is the part #TREQE1. This equalizer has 7-3/4 inches between the mounting holes from left to right and 2-7/8 inches vertically.

In order for your trailer suspension to function properly you will want the angle of the shackle strap to be towards the axle so that as the leaf spring compresses and expands it will have somewhere it can go. Otherwise, you will not get the optimum…