Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 8,000 lbs
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Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 8,000 lbs
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Dexter Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - K71-653-00
- Equalizer Upgrade Kit
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- 7-3/4 Inch Long
- Tandem Axle
- Dexter
Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your tandem-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength.
Features:
- E-Z flex suspension kit upgrades your equalizers for a smoother ride
- Cushioned equalizers replace the cast equalizers that come standard on your trailer
- Rubber core minimizes chucking (back-and-forth movement) and helps to absorb road shock
- Bronze finish resists corrosion
- Wet bolts have built-in grease zerks
- Fast, easy lubrication helps keep moving parts functioning at their best
- Heavy-duty shackles provide strong hold while allowing suspension to flex
- Strong steel construction ensures durability
- Kit includes:
- 2 E-Z flex equalizer assemblies
- 8 Shackle strap assemblies - shackle straps with wet bolts
- 4 Shoulder bolts
- 2 Press bolts
- 12 Flange nuts
- 2 Hex locking nuts
Specs:
- Application: tandem-axle trailers with 1-3/4" wide double-eye leaf springs
- Axle capacity: 8,000 lbs
- Axle spacing: 35"
- Equalizer dimensions:
- Distance between outer shackle bolt holes (center on center): 7-3/4"
- Distance between hanger bolt hole and shackle bolt hole (center on center): 3-7/8"
- Height of side bolt hole to hanger bolt hole: 3"
- Shackle strap length: 2-1/4" from center hole to center hole
- Bolt hole diameter: 9/16"
- 5-Year limited warranty
K71-653-00 Dexter Axle Heavy Duty E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 8,000 lbs
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Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 8,000 lbs - K71-653-00
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (479 Customer Reviews)
Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your tandem-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength.by: Thomas08/10/2022
We broke down on a Saturday near Cincinnati and couldn't find any parts, so I called etrailer and luckily they had a wet bolt kit in stock. They shipped it next day, which means business day, next day, aka Tuesday " thanks UPS ". I had the kit installed by a mobile mechanic and I was back on the road by 3:30pm.
by: Philip03/03/2024
Had to replace the axles and decided while there, just do the whole suspension too. Got the axles directly from Dexter but purchased the suspension kit from etrailer. Replacing the equalizer was the easiest part of this project and if I didn't have to replace the axles, probably would have had it done in under 2 hours. Time will tell how well it rides and the tires wear.
by: FatEddie12/07/2022
Really liked the kit as soon as I opened the box. Well made,& much beefier than stock. Went together pretty easy. Probably spent the most time figuring-out where to put the jacks. My bushings were completely worn-out, so I did have a bit of an alignment issue. That was completely on me. Due yourself a favor and don't wait too long like I did.
The results were very noticeable the first trip out. Took almost all of the slap out of the trailer suspension. Installed this kit on a 2003 Sierra 29f Fifth-Wheel toybox trailer. Primary useDirt Bike Mike is Off Road riding in the SoCal desert.
Fateddie
12/9/2023
Working very nice. Noticeably smother ride.
Mike L.
12/10/2023
@Fateddie That's great, we're glad to hear that!
by: Mike M10/10/2022
Seems to be working well at taking away the big jolts from the road and giving a much smoother ride to my trailer. Way more substantial than the stock system that came on my trailer. It was about a 6 hour job for me to do myself, from begining to end. That's including getting all my tools ready, cribbing the frame, clean up, etc.
If you have a stock equalizer suspension I highly recommend this product!
by: Joshua09/05/2019
I had morryde LRE suspension system on my 5th wheel and it failed after several emails that I did not get a response to I ordered these, cut off my old suspension and installed these 2 days later i towed my camper 16 hours south and it worked great it eliminated the "bucking"i was experiencing overall way better system I'm very pleased
Joshua C.
9/6/2020
It is holding up very well
by: Todd 12/22/2023
I had these installed on my 2022 Grand Design Imagine 17MKE. I haven't had the trailer that long, but drove it back from TX for about 13 hours, and a little around town here in the Phoenix area. Since having the Dexter E-Z Suspension with wet bolts kit installed, I pulled it home, which was about an hour of driving. The trailer was noticeably smoother in pulling. I noticed less jarring, and it was smoother on my truck as well. I am towing with a Anderson WDH. I do not know about the condition of the OEM equalizer parts that were taken off, but I found this camper in like new condition, and dont expect there was much wear an tear on the original suspension. If anything changes, I will try and update this review.
by: Charles11/23/2022
It seems to help with pot holes or large bumps, when I replaced old hanger bushings they were plastic trailer had 6000 miles on it and bushing were almost wore though. Good product buy hanger kit too.
Charles
11/24/2023
Helps with sway helps with maintenance
Mike L.
11/25/2023
@Charles Glad to hear it's working well for you!
by: Smitty96502/09/2024
Used their chat feature for help putting together a non-standard dual axle equalizer/shackle package w the larger 7.75" EZ-flex and also needed the longer 3.125 shackle. Recommended the Morryde wet bolt set up. etrailer went the extra yard and provided a free return label to correct a mistake in the order and everything ships FAST. Will use etrailer again. Thanks
by: Allen K10/06/2019
After installing my new E-Z Flex Suspension kit a year ago I have travelled close to 25k with out any problems and it held up even after breaking a leaf spring and then later the leaf spring bracket that is welded to the frame. I am super impressed with this product and wonder why Heartland does not use it when they build there trailers.
by: Dustin06/04/2022
I installed these on my striping trailer and frequently travel to other states. The trailer rides sooooo much better. The grease zerts and brass bushings keep it from being squeaky. I will put this on any new trailer that I buy.
by: Gerald 01/21/2024
the shackle bolt grease zerk fitting are different than the single bolts seem to be a metric thread and the head is to small for grease gun to connect
by: Levi01/27/2023
I am so pleased with the performance of this product! I love improving the things I build and take great pride in quality. I was so relieved to have found etrailer. Installation was a breeze and now my home moves with ease. Thanks etrailer!
by: Nickolas08/21/2021
These things look beefy as hell compared to online photos. These are WAY better then factory stock. I have them On my Big Tex dump trailer 90sr after snapping my stock ones. I haul small tractors and mowers, deliver stone and soil. Very satisfied with my upgrade.
by: Bob05/20/2022
Much beefier than previous shackles. Quick shipping and prompt arrival. Installation went smooth. Two phone calls to customer service, 2nd asking for proper parts. Not etrailers fault. I needed longer eye bolts after disassembly. Customer service we more than helpful both phone calls. I ended up having to order parts from a different website. Not a really big deal. Great experience as usual.
by: Cruz04/27/2021
Product is exactly as described. Very nice compared to the stock junk that was on my trailer. Easy to install looks good too. Can't wait to test drive the ride.
by: Loren K10/18/2016
This eliminated the suspension squeak on my 12 year old 5th wheel. All of the plastic bushings were worn through.
Loren K.
10/18/2017
Great
by: Francis 04/06/2023
great price!
Francis
4/10/2024
Doing great! No issues
by: Patrick Boudreaux 09/12/2018
Thanks to Jessie @ e-trailer i received my order in a prompt and secure method. Although I have not begun the assembly yet because of weather conditions, I did inspect all the parts received and as per my previous experience with e-trailer they were right on. Install will be a breeze.
by: Edward09/04/2018
Great product. As an industrial designer (retired), ...kept the machine shop, I dread the quality of pretty much everything I order. Sure, one bronze bushing needed to be pressed in further and a nut was missing due to UPS's classic handling, but the end product can only be described as 'OVERKILL'. Thanks for saving one very poorly designed Lamar dump load trailer ...requiring an axle flip to have any suspension travel at all.
by: Russ 11/10/2021
As a learning curve installing these. I made a tool to install bushings and found an air hammer made it very easy. Broke one trying to pound it with hammer. Plus had to ream out spring eye to make more round so bushing fit better. Other than that, worked well. Another hint is when you grease the pins, jack up trailer. I have a power greaser and could not get a couple to take grease. I lifted trailer and they all worked fine.
Russ
11/11/2022
Good, no problems. Only difficulty is in greasing the pins, it is very hard to impossible to grease some of them but if you hack up the trailer by the frame, is piece of cake
by: Dean06/23/2023
Best thing we ever did to our camper ! Our suspension is great now we can go down the highway with out thinking about it!
Ever one should check and update their suspension! What a difference in your ride !!!!
by: Courtney 09/24/2022
It feels much better when towing my trailer and I have a peace of mind that the suspension has been improved from the original. Less porpoising, especially over the local bridges.
by: Tyson07/29/2022
I’ve had this setup on the trailer for 1 year, works great and was really impressed on the thickness of the metal on the shackles. Nice being able to grease the bolts as well. Good upgrade highly recommend.
by: Mike 03/31/2023
This kit makes your trailer ride noticeably smoother… and it’s very easy to install considering suspension is usually a nightmare. I’d recommend it to anyone especially if you might… uh…. Overloaded your from time to time.
by: Curtis08/19/2022
These items replaced the same items which I had installed years ago. The originals performed great. I needed to replace them due to returning to Wisconsin in the winter from Arizona. This trip happed in 2019. Due to Covid and not traveling, I didn’t perform maintenance. When I began preparing for our trip to Florida, the grease serts on the spring ends would not take grease. It required me to cut and grind off some suspension parts and replace them. Completely my fault. The first set worked so well I replaced them with the same set.
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view full answer... - Fitment of Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit 2018 Heartland Torque 345 5th Wheel Toy HaulerThe Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit, # K71-653-00 is for tandem-axle trailers with 1-3/4" wide double-eye leaf springs and 8K axles. If your 2018 Heartland Torque 345 5th Wheel Toy Hauler has 8K tandem axles, then yes this will fit. The Dexter E-Z Flex, # K71-653-00 is used to replace your standard equalizers with a shock-absorbing design.
view full answer... - Does Dexter EZ Flex Equalizer Kit K71-653-00 Come with BushingsThe Dexter EZ Flex Equalizer Suspension Kit part # K71-653-00 that you referenced does come with bushings for the brass shackle bolts like you asked about. It comes with everything you'd need like you also asked about.
view full answer... - Recommendation On A Suspension Upgrade For My Forest River Wolfpack When it comes to installing a suspension upgrade on your Forest River Wolfpack you would need to know the equalizer dimensions from center hole to center hole. The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 8,000 pounds # K71-653-00 will work for you if you have an equalizer dimension of 7-11/16 inches long from center hole to center hole. If there match your current equalizer they will work. I have attached an installation video link below. It is being installed...
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Tom
8/12/2023
So far so good, and its easy to maintain. Although sometimes I wonder if the grease is getting too some of the bushings