Dexter Axle Trailer Suspension K71-291-00 Review Video

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

Lippert has been transitioning from the old school yellow paint to the new blue pain on the Road Armor Equalizers #LC696740 so you'll be getting blue. With that said color doesn't matter, and instead you need to worry about using the right…

Let's start at the brake assemblies/hubs on your new gooseneck trailer. The two wires coming from each assembly look exactly as they should. One wire will ground to the trailer frame and the other wire will attach to the brake output wire. The…

In general the aftermarket pin boxes do achieve a better clearance than the stock pin boxes simply because they offer more adjustability. The Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328492 will give you an additional 3-3/4 inches in length and the…

The Curt Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621, #LC328492, and other Curt Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Boxes are designed to be direct replacements to your current pin box. The long jaw models, medium jaw descriptors you refer to simply identify the…

The correct replacement for your Lippert 1621 pin box is in fact The Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328492 and is rated for 18,000lbs; I did contact Lippert to confirm this, and they agreed this was information was accurate even though your…

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. You'll want to ensure that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at least 2 threads protruding from the nut. Make sure that the bolt you're using has a…

According to the installation instructions from Dexter Axle the torque specs for the wet bolts on their Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kits, like part #K71-653-00, is 30 - 50 ft-lbs. I have attached a clip from their instructions for you to check out.

The correct bearing kit for your 7,000 pound Lippert axle is #BK3-210.

The lights will need to be replaced, we have some great options for this. The Optronics LED Combination Trailer Tail Lights part #TLL160RK looks to be a great match for your existing taillights and the Custer Trailer LED Clearance Identification…

The tandem axle lift kit part #RR23QX that you referenced will raise your suspension height 2 inches but looking at your trailer it looks like the leaf springs are pretty flat and in need of replacing. That will give you some additional height as…

Installing brass bushings of the proper inner and outer diameter and length is possible. In my experience brass bushings do not last any longer than nylon bushings and they are much harder to find in the correct size. At this time we do not carry…