Equalizer Upgrade for 2018 Grand Design 285BHTS Trailer Trailer

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Id like to install the Lippert Road Armor Equalizer to replace the stock Dexter 13-122. It appears the width of the Lippert is less than the Dexter, is that going to be an issue? Also looking to replace all the shackles and sleeves for all the moving parts in the leaf springs and would like some options. I called and they said you no longer carry the Lippert Never Fail Shackles Kit, is that true? That was my first choice. I see Lippert item# LC52SV that seems expensive for what you get. MORyrde item#MR98ZR seems to be a complete kit. Any other suggestions? Thanks

asked by: Derick A

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In order to use the # LC696740 Lippert Road Armor cushioned equalizer kit, you'll want to go with longer shackle links, assuming you're currently running 2-1/4 inch links. Going with a 3-1/8 inch link will make up that width difference.

Lippert recommends the # LC52SV AP Wet Bolt/Shackle link kit for use with the Road Armor equalizer. The MORyde # MR98ZR is designed for suspensions that use their Correct Track suspension system.

The Lippert Never fail kit has been discontinued.

Another option would be the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit, part # K71-653-00 which is Dexter's recommended upgrade for their 13-122 equalizer. The kit includes wet bolts and 2-1/4 inch shackles. This equalizer has the same width as your existing equalizer, and wouldn't change the suspension geometry.

expert reply by: Mike L

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You can use longer shackle straps, but there are no separate 3-1/8" x 1/2" thick shackle straps we offer for use with the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740. The shackle straps of that length we carry are 1/4" thick,…

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Answer 2

If the electric stabilizer jacks on your 2022 Grand Design Reflection 312BHTS are not doing a good enough job, I can highly recommend the JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer Kit #LC191025. This will need the Jack Pad Adapter #LC314597 to adapt to…

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Answer 3

When it comes to adding some extra support to improve your towing experience I love the SumoSprings because they're easy to install and they provide you with progressive load support that doesn't effect the unloaded ride quality on your…

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Answer 4

The capacity listed for our upgraded equalizers such as the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit part #LC696740 is not an actual weight capacity but rather a guide used to determine compatibility replacements. Therefore, so long as the dimensions…

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Answer 5

We do indeed offer a wet bolt kit and 3-1/8 inch shackle links as part #LC52SV. The kit includes 4 shackle link assemblies along with flange nuts and 6 wet bolts for attaching the spring eyes and equalizers to the spring hangers. The kit is…

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I wasn't able to find the exact length of the springs that are used on your 2018 Grand Design Imagine trailer, but for 4400-lbs axles the leaf springs we have available are the #e27SR, which are 26" long from eye center to eye center and…

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Answer 7

You can absolutely go from your current 3-1/4 inch shackle straps to the 3-1/8 inch shackle straps of the MORryde upgrade kit for tandem axle trailers. That 1/8 inch difference in length will not be a factor for your ride or the fit; the correct kit…

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Answer 8

Yes both of the upper bolts of the Lippert Tandem Axle Lift Kit part #RR23QX go through the spacer like you mentioned.

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Answer 9

I do have a solution for you, but the Tandem Axle Lift Kit #RR23QX is essentially the old Correct Track system, just without the yellow adjustment blocks so they can't be used together. I confirmed this with my contact at Lippert. The other…

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Yes; as long as your 2019 Weekend Warrior JJ29 is a tandem axle trailer then the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit #RR23QX will work for you. This kit is designed to simply elongate the spring hangers, so it's compatible with a wide…

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Answer 11

The Lippert Components Center Point Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade #LC1565391 referenced in your question does not have a specified weight rating and it will work great on your tandem 10K axles. I verified this with my contact at Lippert. Equalizers…

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Answer 12

The correct replacement air bags for your Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade #LC1565391 are the Replacement Air Bag #LC1564251. We also have the Replacement Air Bag Unit #LC293054 and the Replacement Hardware Kit for Lippert…

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